Natural Resources of Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific Islands
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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?

  • 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?

  • 18% (correct)
  • 28%
  • 60%
  • 50%
  • Which mineral accounts for the highest percentage of Australian exports?

    <p>Iron ore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what region does most of Australia's mining take place?

    <p>West Australia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country is the largest recipient of Australia's iron ore production?

    <p>China</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes Australia the second-largest gold producer globally?

    <p>Extensive gold mining operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the major exports of New Zealand?

    <p>Dairy products, timber, and oil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which resource is particularly important for the native Maori people?

    <p>Fish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary natural resource export from the Pacific Islands?

    <p>Sugar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of the farming in many Pacific Islands?

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

    What is a key driver of population movement in the Pacific Islands?

    <p>Tourism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes Australia unique in terms of its natural resource exports?

    <p>It has a major product and resource export economy compared to other fully developed countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the population in Papua New Guinea are subsistence farmers?

    <p>85%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'The beauty of the islands could be considered their greatest natural resource' - What concept does this statement highlight?

    <p>'Beauty' as an intangible asset</p> Signup and view all the answers

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