In which australian state would you be most likely to find iron mines?
a) south australia
b) new south wales
c) western australia ✔
d) northern territory

which australian industry experienced a major "boom" in the first decade of the 20th century?
a) aircraft
b) automobile
c) gold mining
d) coal mining✔

changes in price and demand in which natural resource would have the biggest impact on australia's economy?
a) aircraft
b) automobiles
c) coal✔
d) cotton

which of these would australia be most likely to export?
a) automobiles
b) corn
c) doctors
d) gold✔

which of these is australia's biggest export?
a) wheat
b) machinery
c) mining products✔
d) farming products

in which australian state would you be most likely to find gold mines?
a) queensland✔
b) south australia
c) new south wales
d) northern territory

which country most likely has the best availability of natural resources, based on the information in the chart?
a) fiji
b) australia✔
c) indonesia
d) micronesia

which generalization on the availability of natural resources in oceania would explain the information on the chart?
a) micronesia has the most natural resources.
b) australia has the fewest natural resources.
c) fiji and micronesia have many natural resources.
d) australia and new zealand have many natural resources.✔

which answer best supports the statement "australia invests in its human capital"?
a) there are few tariffs on imported goods.
b) education is mandatory until about age 18.✔
c) people are allowed to start their own businesses.
d) the government has reduced the income tax on individuals.

in australia, students are required to be enrolled in school by age 6. students must stay in school until at least age 15, though in some areas that age is extended to 17.

with this information as your guide, what might you expect australia's literacy rate to be?
a) over 90% ✔
b) 70%-90%
c) 50%-70%
d) 30%-50%