15 Questions
What is the primary focus when studying natural resources?
The economic impact of natural resources
Which of the following statements about Australian exports is true?
Australian exports reached a value of $23.8 billion in February 2014
What percentage of Australian exports are comprised of coal?
18%
Which mineral accounts for the highest percentage of Australian exports?
Iron ore
In what region does most of Australia's mining take place?
West Australia
Which country is the largest recipient of Australia's iron ore production?
China
What makes Australia the second-largest gold producer globally?
Extensive gold mining operations
What are the major exports of New Zealand?
Dairy products, timber, and oil
Which resource is particularly important for the native Maori people?
Fish
What is the primary natural resource export from the Pacific Islands?
Sugar
What is a common characteristic of the farming in many Pacific Islands?
Subsistence farming
What is a key driver of population movement in the Pacific Islands?
Tourism
What makes Australia unique in terms of its natural resource exports?
It has a major product and resource export economy compared to other fully developed countries
What percentage of the population in Papua New Guinea are subsistence farmers?
85%
'The beauty of the islands could be considered their greatest natural resource' - What concept does this statement highlight?
'Beauty' as an intangible asset
Explore the significance of natural resources in driving modern economies and how they impact human behavior in a capitalist system. Learn about the natural resources of Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands and their influence on economic development.
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