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Australia's Regional and Global Links
Australia's Regional and Global Links
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1
Which of these is NOT a purpose of APEC?
Improve the economic links between countries.
Discuss issues that affect this region.
Improve political links between countries.
Increase security in the region through military treaties.
2
Which three oceans surround the continent of Australia?
Indian Ocean, Southern Ocean and Pacific Ocean
Southern Ocean, Atlantic Ocean & Indian Ocean
Indian Ocean, Southern Ocean & Arctic Ocean
3
What is Australia's latitude and longitude?
50.2744° S, 90.7751° E
133.7751° E, 25.2744° S
25.2744° S, 133.7751° E
25.2744° N, 133.7751° W
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TOURISM: Excluding NZ, what was the most-visited destination by Australians in 2015?
UK
Indonesia
China
USA
5
Overtime, COMMUNICATION technology has _______ Australia's geographical isolation?
increased
decreased
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Australia is an island.
True
False
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COMMUNICATION: What is depicted in the image?
Mobile phone towers and connections.
Cable TV connections.
Undersea cables carrying broadband.
Satellite uplink and downlink stations.
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TRADE: What are Australia's major trade exports?
Iron ore, gold, coal, meat, wool, alumina, wheat
Machinery, cars, oil, electronic and medical equipment.
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MIGRATION: Australian migrants originate from more than ____ different countries of origin?
70
170
200
100
10
TRADE: What are Australia's major trade imports?
Iron ore, gold, coal, meat, wool, alumina, wheat
Machinery, cars, oil, electronic and medical equipment.
11
DEFENCE: Australia's most significant defence links are with which countries?
United Kingdom, United States and New Zealand
Afghanistan, Iraq, Timor-Leste and Solomon Islands
12
AID: Which countries receive the most of Australia's humanitarian aid?
Afghanitan, Pakistan and Sri Lanka
Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East
Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and the Solomon Islands
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SPORT: How many adults are involved in organised sport in Australia?
Nearly a quarter of the population.
Less than 10% of the population
Half the population.
More than half of the population.
14
The Asia Pacific region is made up of
Mostly land locked countries
Mostly western countries
Mostly island countries
15
Which of these is NOT a historical link?
United States (who came to Australia's aid in WWII)
Japan (who we have a free trade agreement with)
United Kingdom (who colonised Australia)
New Zealand (who fought alongside Australian's as ANZACS)
16
The Australian government wants to build closer relationships with our Asia-Pacific neighbours.
False
True
17
How important are Australia's regional and global links?
Meh...
Pretty important.
Important!
Critically important!!
18
Which of the following are global links that Australia has with the rest of the world?
Sport, Aid and Airport control
Tourism, Sport and Landmarks
Trade, Tourism and Defence
Migration, Traffic Control and Tourism
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What is the main reason that AUS is trying to forge more links with Asian and Pacific nations?
For the $$$
These nations are in close proximity to our own.
We are dissatisfied with our UK and US links.
China is the next super power.
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CULTURE: The Aboriginal culture is one of the world’s longest surviving cultures.
False
True
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DEFENCE: Does ANZUS mean the United States will come to our aid if we are attacked?
No way! ANZUS is just a piece of paper.
Absolutely! That's the whole point.
The U.S. would feel obligated but there are no guarentees
22
CULTURE: Which of the following are examples of
americanisation
?
Anime and Sushi .
Tea and cricket and christmas.
Jeans, baseball caps and Halloween.
23
MIGRATION: What percentage of Australian's were born overseas?
6%
16%
36%
26%
24
Australia's island status isolates it from region and global affairs?
True
False
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AID: Australia currently spends $5.03 billion dollars on foreign aid.
That’s 3.2% of our GDP, or $3.20 in every $100
That’s 32% of our GDP, or $32 in every $100
That’s 0.32% of our GDP, or 32 cents in every $100
26
SPORT: Which government organisation is responsible for promoting Australia's sporting links.
Sport Matters
International Olympic Committee
Australian Institute of Sport
Australian Olympic Committee
27
In terms of geographical location, Australia is closest to which of the following countries?
Tasmania
Indonesia
New Zealand
Papua New Guinea
28
CULTURE: Which of the following is NOT an Australian cultural export?
Vegemite, Arnott's biscuits, Uncle Toby's and meat pies.
Mateship, egalitarian attitude.
Neighbours, Hi-5, Home and Away.
Bionic ear and Black box flight recorder.
29
From where does Australia receive the majority of its imports?
China
Japan
Taiwan
United States
30
TOURISM: Excluding New Zealand, where were most visitors to Australia from in 2015?
New Zealand
US
UK
China
31
COMSATs create __________ links.
Cultural
Tourism
Defence
Communication
32
What is the worlds biggest industry?
Tourism
Agriculture
Retail
Mining
33
AID: Which of these is NOT an NGO involved in humanitarian aid?
Red Cross
World Vision
Oxfam
AudAID
34
Australia's maritime boundaries extend _________ nautical miles from the coastline.
400
300
100
200
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SPORT: Which sports reflects changing patterns of migration and culture in Australia?
Basketball
Cricket
Football
Rugby Union
