Exam 12: The Austral Realm

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The Subtropical Convergence marks the northern limits of the Southern Ocean.

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The northernmost large city of Australia is _______.

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The city that centers the Australian Capital Territory is ___.

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Canberra

Australia's plants and animals are closely related to those of Africa.

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Sydney,Australia's largest metropolis,contains more than one-fifth of the country's entire population.

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The environmental crisis that most severely threatens economic activity in the Murray-Darling River Basin is _________________.

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Figure 11-4 indicates that species found in New Guinea are similar to those of Australia. Figure 11-4 indicates that species found in New Guinea are similar to those of Australia.

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Australia is a federal political unit consisting of six States and two federal territories.

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The term Austral means ___.

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Approximately ___ percent of Australians live in cities or towns.

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According to Figure 11-5,which city is closest to Australia's largest mountain range? According to Figure 11-5,which city is closest to Australia's largest mountain range?

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The Tropic of Capricorn virtually divides Australia north and south.

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The governmental structure of Australia is that of a(n)______________.

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Sydney,Australia's modern capital,overcame competition from Melbourne and was selected to be the capital city.

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Australia currently does not permit the immigration of people who do not have European ancestry.

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In contrast to Australia,New Zealand's economy is mainly industrial.

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Today,fully a quarter of Australia's population is foreign-born.

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Australia's newest neighbor,which successfully seceded from Indonesia and became independent in 2002,is ___.

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Australia,like the United States,experienced a gold rush.

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The capital of Australia is _________________.

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