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Geography Quiz - Case Study Australia 02 (Questions)

Discover how tourism and other industries shape Australia’s economy in this KS3 Geography case study, linking famous landscapes, cities and resources with jobs, wealth and environmental challenges.

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Fascinating Fact:

Tourism is an important tertiary industry, with visitors attracted to the Great Barrier Reef, Uluru, major cities and unique wildlife.

In KS3 Geography, Australia is often used to show how physical features link to economic activity. You can study how tourism, farming and mining contribute to the country’s development and create regional contrasts.

Key Terms

Tertiary industry: Jobs that provide services rather than goods, such as tourism, transport, shops and education.
Tourism: Travel for leisure or business, including activities, accommodation and services used by visitors.
Economic activity: Any job or process that produces goods or provides services and helps create income and wealth.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

Why is tourism important to Australia’s economy for KS3 Geography?

Tourism is important because visitors spend money on hotels, food, travel and attractions. This creates jobs in many regions and brings valuable income to both cities and rural areas.

What does tertiary industry mean in geography?

In geography, tertiary industry means service-based jobs. These include health care, banking, education, shops and tourism, all of which support people and businesses instead of producing raw materials.

How can tourism affect the environment in Australia?

Tourism can increase pressure on fragile environments through litter, pollution and damage to habitats. Careful management and rules for visitors help protect places like the Great Barrier Reef and Uluru.

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What is the capital of Australia?

[ ]	Adelaide
[ ]	Canberra
[ ]	Melbourne
[ ]	Sydney

The interior of Australia has what name?

[ ]	The billabong
[ ]	The outback
[ ]	The ridgeback
[ ]	The wasteland

Which was the first place settled by the British?

[ ]	Brisbane
[ ]	Darwin
[ ]	Perth
[ ]	Sydney

Which of these is not a major Australian river?

[ ]	Darling
[ ]	Honey
[ ]	Murray
[ ]	Murrumbidgee

The outback town of Coober Pedy is important for mining which gemstones?

[ ]	Diamonds
[ ]	Opals
[ ]	Rubies
[ ]	Sapphires

Sydney created many jobs for what event of 2000?

[ ]	Expo 2000
[ ]	The Cricket World Cup
[ ]	The G8 summit
[ ]	The Olympic Games

What is the common name for the landform Uluru?

[ ]	Ayer's Rock
[ ]	Great Barrier Reef
[ ]	Mount Kosciuszko
[ ]	Simpson Desert

Which breed of sheep produces the country's high-quality wool?

[ ]	Merino
[ ]	Merlot
[ ]	Mourinho
[ ]	Romney Marsh

By what means did Aborigines traditionally survive?

[ ]	Burglary
[ ]	Deep sea fishing
[ ]	Hunting and gathering
[ ]	Kangaroo rearing

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Which state of Australia is a small island?

[ ]	New South Wales
[ ]	Queensland
[ ]	Tasmania
[ ]	Victoria

Geography Quiz - Case Study Australia 02 (Answers)

What is the capital of Australia?

[ ]	Adelaide
[x]	Canberra
[ ]	Melbourne
[ ]	Sydney

Melbourne was the capital until 1927

The interior of Australia has what name?

[ ]	The billabong
[x]	The outback
[ ]	The ridgeback
[ ]	The wasteland

This region has a very low population

Which was the first place settled by the British?

[ ]	Brisbane
[ ]	Darwin
[ ]	Perth
[x]	Sydney

It was called Sydney in recognition of a British politician who was involved in setting up the first colony there

Which of these is not a major Australian river?

[ ]	Darling
[x]	Honey
[ ]	Murray
[ ]	Murrumbidgee

The Murray is the longest river in Australia

The outback town of Coober Pedy is important for mining which gemstones?

[ ]	Diamonds
[x]	Opals
[ ]	Rubies
[ ]	Sapphires

Some scenes of the film 'Mad Max 3' were shot in and near to Coober Pedy

Sydney created many jobs for what event of 2000?

[ ]	Expo 2000
[ ]	The Cricket World Cup
[ ]	The G8 summit
[x]	The Olympic Games

Team GB won 11 gold medals at the Sydney Olympic Games

What is the common name for the landform Uluru?

[x]	Ayer's Rock
[ ]	Great Barrier Reef
[ ]	Mount Kosciuszko
[ ]	Simpson Desert

To the Aboriginal people, it is a sacred place

Which breed of sheep produces the country's high-quality wool?

[x]	Merino
[ ]	Merlot
[ ]	Mourinho
[ ]	Romney Marsh

Merino sheep were native to Spain but they were domesticated in Australia