Austral Realm
What type of an animal is an Echidna?
An Echidna is a Monotreme, an animal that lays eggs.
What is one of the largest industries in Australia?
Cattle is one of the largest industries in the Austral realm.
Who colonized New Zealand?
New Zealand is the product of European colonization. James Cook mapped the coastline in the 1700s and European settlement began in the early 1970s.
What was New Zealand originally a colony of?
New Zealand was originally a colony of Australia, but became (fairly) independent in 1947.
What is a Marsupial?
A Marsupial gives birth to underdeveloped young and allows them to continue to develop in their pouch.
How much does a cubic meter of water weigh?
A cubic meter of water weighs a ton.
What is New Zealand's largest City?
Auckland, North Island is New Zealand's largest city (but not its capital, meaning that it is its Primate City).
On what Sector does Australia base its activities?
Australia bases its activities in the Primary sector. (Farming and such) It exports lots of raw materials to Asia.
What kind of a state is Australia?
Australia has been a federal state since 1901. It comprises of 6 states and 2 territories.
What percentage of Australia is Urbanized?
Australia is 90% urbanized.
What is Australia increasingly becoming?
Australia is increasingly becoming a service economy.
What was Australia initially used for?
Australia was initially a Penal Colony for Britain to which Britain sent their convicts. (20% of Australians today can trace their heritage back to one of the original convicts!)--Also most of the convicts weren't "bad" people. They normally just committed petty crimes.
Where is Australia's Periphery?
Australia's Periphery is in the Outback. This spatial arrangement is because of climate.
What are the major urban centers of Australia?
Australia's major urban centers are Sydney, Melbourne, and Canberra.
How has human geography changed over time in the Austral Realm?
Human geography has changed over time in the Austral Realm because it originally had aboriginals.
What did the Australian High Court rule in 1992 regarding land holding patterns?
In 1992, the Australian High Court ruled in favor of Aboriginal land claims. They made sure that the Aboriginals had land in the Outback, but they prohibited any development there. So even Aboriginals were not able to own houses which is kinda a problem...
What did the Aboriginal Land Councils determine would happen to the Aboriginal land?
The Aboriginal Land Councils determined that the Aboriginals would own the land but no one would be able to do anything with the land.
How does the Austral Realm benefit the Pacific Rim?
The Austral Realm benefits the Pacific Rim by exporting livestock products. Countries such as Japan, which are highly urbanized and are an island do not have enough room to export these products, therefore it is beneficial for them to trade with other countries.
What is the Australian Outback?
The Australian Outback has extensive grassland pastures and supports one of the world's largest sheep and cattle industries. It is a fragile environment and has many ownership issues.
What types of ownership issues does the Australian Outback have?
The Australian Outback was originally owned by Aboriginals (and still is!).
What is the Commonwealth of Nations?
The Commonwealth of Nations is a collection of former British Colonies that have the British queen as their head of state.
What indigenous group is associated with New Zealand?
The Maori are the indigenous population of New Zealand. They are of polynesian descent.
Who is the official ruler of New Zealand?
The Queen of England is the official ruler of New Zealand.
Where is the majority of Australia's population located?
The majority of Australia's population is located in the East along the coast of the Pacific Ocean. This is Australia's Core Area.
Why are there such unusual animals in Australia?
There are unusual animals in australia because they initially crossed via land bridges, but once the land bridges closed up they were free to evolve on their own.
What is the issue with Australia's place in the world?
There is question of Australia becoming a republic or keeping the Queen, Ending its status as a British Commonwealth.
What percentage of the Australian population is Aboriginal?
the Aboriginal population of Australia is 3% of Australia's total population.