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What is the primary focus when studying natural resources?
What is the primary focus when studying natural resources?
- The environmental preservation of natural resources
- The geographic distribution of natural resources
- The historical uses of natural resources
- The economic impact of natural resources (correct)
Which of the following statements about Australian exports is true?
Which of the following statements about Australian exports is true?
- Australian exports reached a value of $23.8 billion in February 2014 (correct)
- Australia is the largest exporter of rare earths in the world
- Australian exports mostly consist of agricultural products
- The majority of Australian exports are textiles
What percentage of Australian exports are comprised of coal?
What percentage of Australian exports are comprised of coal?
- 18% (correct)
- 28%
- 60%
- 50%
Which mineral accounts for the highest percentage of Australian exports?
Which mineral accounts for the highest percentage of Australian exports?
In what region does most of Australia's mining take place?
In what region does most of Australia's mining take place?
Which country is the largest recipient of Australia's iron ore production?
Which country is the largest recipient of Australia's iron ore production?
What makes Australia the second-largest gold producer globally?
What makes Australia the second-largest gold producer globally?
What are the major exports of New Zealand?
What are the major exports of New Zealand?
Which resource is particularly important for the native Maori people?
Which resource is particularly important for the native Maori people?
What is the primary natural resource export from the Pacific Islands?
What is the primary natural resource export from the Pacific Islands?
What is a common characteristic of the farming in many Pacific Islands?
What is a common characteristic of the farming in many Pacific Islands?
What is a key driver of population movement in the Pacific Islands?
What is a key driver of population movement in the Pacific Islands?
What makes Australia unique in terms of its natural resource exports?
What makes Australia unique in terms of its natural resource exports?
What percentage of the population in Papua New Guinea are subsistence farmers?
What percentage of the population in Papua New Guinea are subsistence farmers?
'The beauty of the islands could be considered their greatest natural resource' - What concept does this statement highlight?
'The beauty of the islands could be considered their greatest natural resource' - What concept does this statement highlight?
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