A good explanation of Australia's literacy rate would be?

Its high literacy rate helps the economy succeed.

The BEST description of the United Kingdom Queen Elizabeth II role in Australia's government?

She is the official head of state, but has no real power

The population of Australian Aborigines quickly decreased in the 19th century because?

Australian Aborigines died from European diseases

The BEST definition for "entrepreneur" is?

Someone who takes a risk to start a business.

What was true during the first century that Australia was a colony of the United Kingdom?

more than 150,000 prisoners were were sent to Australia

How did the most recent ice age help populate Australia?

Lower sea levels exposed land between Australia and Asia

The BEST definition for "capital goods" is?

Machines and technologies used to make things

In Australia, this was not a lasting impact of the United Kingdom's colonization?

Australia has to import much of its oil

Which statement is correct?

Timber is one of Australia's natural resources

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1
A good explanation of Australia's literacy rate would be?
Its high literacy rate has no real impact on economic growth
It has shown no interest in educating the population.
Its low literacy rate hurt the economy.
Its high literacy rate helps the economy succeed.
2
The BEST description of the United Kingdom Queen Elizabeth II role in Australia's government?
Her power in Australia is not limited by a constitution
She no longer has any role in the Australian government
She is the official head of state, but has no real power
She is the autocratic ruler of Australia
3
The population of Australian Aborigines quickly decreased in the 19th century because?
Australian Aborigines fought each other in wars
Australian Aborigines stopped having children
Australian Aborigines died from European diseases
Australian Aborigines left for Asia
4
The BEST definition for "entrepreneur" is?
Someone who succeeds at a business.
Someone who borrows money.
Someone who fails at a business.
Someone who takes a risk to start a business.
5
What is one way that Australia invests in its human capital?
farming corn
taxing people
building universities
installing telephones
6
The type of economy found in Australia is?
market
traditional
command
mixed
7
What was true during the first century that Australia was a colony of the United Kingdom?
Australia was taken over by the Dutch colonists.
the Aboriginal culture was entirely wiped out
Australia achieved complete independence.
more than 150,000 prisoners were were sent to Australia
8
How did the most recent ice age help populate Australia?
The part attached to Europe broke off and floated south.
Lower sea levels exposed land between Australia and Asia
Higher sea levels covered most of Australia
People sledded to Australia on glaciers
9
Which of the following BEST describes the Australian Outback?
densely populated
mostly rainforest
temperate woodlands
desert area far from cities
10
In Australia, the national capital is found in the state of?
Victoria
Western Australia
South Australia
New South Wales
11
The Australian Parliament is bicameral. The word "bicameral" means?
Two people in charge
Two terms of office
Two houses in the legislature
Meets twice a year
12
The BEST definition for "capital goods" is?
People who invest in business
Tariffs between nations
Machines and technologies used to make things
People who spend money on things
13
Where is the Great Barrier Reef found?
Atlantic Ocean
Coral Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Indian Ocean
14
In Australia, this was not a lasting impact of the United Kingdom's colonization?
English is the official language of Australia
Australia has a parliamentary government
Australia has to import much of its oil
Christianity is practiced by a majority of Australians
15
Which statement is correct?
Australia has few natural resources
Australia has run out of natural resources
Timber is one of Australia's natural resources
Australia has no natural resources.

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