Geography Chapter 31

Question 1

What are some of the reasons Australia is dominated by arid and semi-arid climates?

Answer 1

Located in latitudes dominated by warm, subtropical, high pressure zones; generally low latitudes, rain shadow caused by the great dividing range.

Question 2

What is the pattern of the distribution of major cities in Australia why do so few people live in the interior?

Answer 2

Cities are generally located along the coasts, particularly in the southwest; the interior is too dry and deserted

Question 3

How have the physical characteristics of New Zealand changed over the last 1000 years?

Answer 3

More land is used for agriculture and grazing, many new plants and animals have been introduced.

Question 4

What are some important characteristics of New Zealand’s market economy?

Answer 4

Heavily dependent on the export of goods; Many industries rely on farming and agriculture.

Question 5

How are the human and physical geography of Australia and New Zealand similar, how are they different?

Answer 5

A. Both have a British Colonial
B. Both speak English.
C. Australia is more agricultural; New Zealand is more mineral reliant.
D. Australia is less mountainous and more dry than New Zealand.

Question 6

New Zealand

Answer 6

Southeast of Australia

Question 7

Tasmania

Answer 7

Directly south of Australia

Question 8

Auckland

Answer 8

Northern New Zealand.

Question 9

Christchurch

Answer 9

Southern New Zealand

Question 10

Great Sandy Desert

Answer 10

Desert slightly west of central Australia.

Question 11

Perth

Answer 11

Western Australia

Question 12

Brisbane

Answer 12

Eastern Australia

Question 13

Melbourne

Answer 13

Southern Australia

Question 14

Sydney

Answer 14

Southeast Australia

Question 15

Canberra

Answer 15

Central of Southeast portion.

Question 16

Great Barrier Reef

Answer 16

Coast along East Australia