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1. 1.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. Rice is grown in ________________.
   2. Potatoes grow best in ________________.
   3. Wheat is grown in western Australia during the ____________ season.
   4. Australia has about ten times more ________________ than people.
   5. A large variety of tropical and temperate __________________ are grown in Australia.
2. 2.

   Write (T) for true and (F) for false.

   1. Another name for sheep wool is fleece.
   2. Sheep-shearing is done in winter.
   3. Dairy products are produced only for home consumption.
   4. Sydney is the capital of Australia.
   5. Hobart is the capital of Tasmania.
3. 3.

   Thousands of people rushed to Australia in the nineteenth century. Give reasons.

4. 4.

   The continet of Australia is thinly populated with uneven distribution. Give reasons.

5. 5.

   The Murray-Darling Basin is the primary area for farming. Give reasons.

6. 6.

   Australia is famous for its high quality of wool. Give reasons.