Test on An Introduction to Australia

Question 1: The population of Australia is 25 million.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: According to the study materials, the population of Australia is 20 million, not 25 million.

Question 2: The center of Australia has one of the lowest rainfall rates in the world.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials explicitly state that 'the center of the country has one of the lowest rainfall rates in the world'.

Question 3: According to the provided materials, where is Australia located?

A. Between the Indian and the Southern Pacific Ocean

B. Between the Atlantic and the Pacific Ocean

C. Between the Southern Ocean and the Arctic Ocean

D. Between the Indian and the Atlantic Ocean

Explanation: The study materials state that Australia is a continent located between the Indian and the Southern Pacific Ocean.

Question 4: Which of the following statements accurately describes Australia's climate?

A. It is the wettest inhabited continent on Earth.

B. About one-quarter of the country is arid or semi-arid.

C. It is the driest inhabited continent on Earth.

D. Its climate is largely similar to most other continents.

Explanation: The study materials state that Australia is 'the driest inhabited continent on earth' and that 'About three-quarters of the country can be described as arid or semi-arid,' making option 2 the correct description of its climate. The materials also state its climate is 'quite different from the rest of the world'.

Question 5: Does less than half of the Australian population reside in its large cities?

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: Approximately 70 per cent of the population lives in Australia's large cities such as Melbourne and Sydney, which is more than half.