Question

Which of the following statements regarding Australia's minerals and the regions where they are found are true?

• A. Perth and Tasmania are known for their bauxite mines.
• B. Australia's iron mines are located primarily in southern and western Australia.
• C. Petroleum and natural gas are obtained from the Bass Strait and from the west of Brisbane.
• D. Kalgoorlie and Coolgardie are know for their zircon mines.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

Petroleum and natural gas are obtained from the Bass Strait and from the west of Brisbane.

Minerals are the largest export item of Australia. It contributes to 10% of their GDP. Regions around the Gulf of Carpentaria, Perth and Tasmania, are known for their bauxite mines. The western desert at Kalgoorlie and Coolgardie is a known gold mine of the country. Australia's iron mines are located primarily in southern and western Australia. Uranium is mined in the northern territory at Rum jungle and in Queensland. The coal belts of the country extends from Newcastle to Sydney on the southeastern coast. Other energy sources like petroleum and natural gas are obtained from the Bass Strait and west of Brisbane.