Natural Resources of Australia, New Zealand & Pacific Islands

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What is the primary focus of studying natural resources according to the text?

  • To increase human behavior
  • To tap into Australia's resources
  • To enhance human living standards (correct)
  • To understand modern economics

Which country is mentioned as the largest exporter of coal in the world?

  • Pacific Islands
  • China
  • New Zealand
  • Australia (correct)

What percentage of China's iron ore supply is produced by Australia each year?

  • 50% (correct)
  • 40%
  • 30%
  • 60%

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a natural resource of Australia?

<p>Lithium (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What industry plays a significant role in Australia's economy due to its natural resources?

<p>Mining (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which natural resource contributes the most to Australian exports?

<p>Coal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What region of Australia is mentioned as a key location for mining activities?

<p>West (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the highest value exports in New Zealand?

<p>Dairy products, timber, oil, industrial machinery, and beverages (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country among the Pacific Islands has significant commercial crops like sweet potatoes, sugar, copra, coffee, cocoa, and rubber?

<p>Papua New Guinea (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a major natural resource export of New Zealand?

<p>Oil (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of income for many of the people in the Pacific Islands?

<p>Subsistence farming (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main drivers of people movement in the Pacific Islands?

<p>Tourism attractions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country is mentioned as having sugar as one of its significant exports among the Pacific Islands?

<p>Fiji (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of farming dominates in many of the Pacific Islands?

<p>Subsistence farming (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'People often have family on other islands' primarily highlights:

<p>'Commonality of family ties between islands' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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