15 Questions
What is the primary focus of studying natural resources according to the text?
To enhance human living standards
Which country is mentioned as the largest exporter of coal in the world?
Australia
What percentage of China's iron ore supply is produced by Australia each year?
50%
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a natural resource of Australia?
Lithium
What industry plays a significant role in Australia's economy due to its natural resources?
Mining
Which natural resource contributes the most to Australian exports?
Coal
What region of Australia is mentioned as a key location for mining activities?
West
What are the highest value exports in New Zealand?
Dairy products, timber, oil, industrial machinery, and beverages
Which country among the Pacific Islands has significant commercial crops like sweet potatoes, sugar, copra, coffee, cocoa, and rubber?
Papua New Guinea
What is a major natural resource export of New Zealand?
Oil
What is the primary source of income for many of the people in the Pacific Islands?
Subsistence farming
What is one of the main drivers of people movement in the Pacific Islands?
Tourism attractions
Which country is mentioned as having sugar as one of its significant exports among the Pacific Islands?
Fiji
What type of farming dominates in many of the Pacific Islands?
Subsistence farming
'People often have family on other islands' primarily highlights:
'Commonality of family ties between islands'
Explore the importance of natural resources in modern economies and how they impact human behavior and economic activities. Learn about the natural resources of Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands and their influence on the region's economy.
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