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| artesian well | a well in which water rises toward the surface without being pumped |
| biogeography | the study of the geographic distribution of plants and animals |
| endemic species | a plant or animal that originates only in a particular region |
| marsupial | a mammal, such as a kangaroo, that carries its young in a pouch |
| alien species | a species of plant or animal that has been introduced to a region by humans from a different region |
| Why do some geogrpahers describe Australia as a desert with green edges? | Much of inland Australia has a deser climate. Costal areas tend to be wetter and therefore have greener vegetation. |
| What are two of Australia's endemic animals? | Endemic animals incldue kangaroos, koalas, platypuses, and spiny anteaters. |
| What is signficant about the Great Barrier Reef? | The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef and supports a complex ecosystem. |
| List three of Australia's most important agricultural exports and three of its major mineral resources. | Agricultural exports: wool, mutton, lamb, beef, wheat, sugar, rice, cotton; mineral resources: iron ore, bauxite, coal, diamonds, opals, uranium, nickel, gold, lead, zinc, copper, oil, natural gas |
| How have foreign competition and the formation of the European Union affected Australia's industry and trade? | Foreign competitions has caused a decline of some of Australia's industries. The formation of the European Union caused Australia to lose its close trade ties with European countries and to form new ties with Asian and other countries. |
| What is the most densely populated part of Australia? | The southeastern corner |
| How is Australia's ethnic composition changing? | Increasing number of Asians |
| What environmental issues concern many Australians today? | Deforestation, rapid urbanization, animal protection |
