Question
The main reason(s) why the people of Australia have been able to develop industries on a large scale in spite of the country’s dry climate and lack of water is that they:
Choose the best answer from the options below:
A Have a large supply of mineral resources
B Have been able to use dry grasslands for sheep farming
C Plant crops that are suited to soil in dry regions
D All of the above
Choose the best answer from the options below:
A Have a large supply of mineral resources
B Have been able to use dry grasslands for sheep farming
C Plant crops that are suited to soil in dry regions
D All of the above
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The best answer is D: All of the above.
Each of the options describes a factor that has contributed to the development of industries in Australia despite its dry climate. The large supply of mineral resources has fueled mining industries, dry grasslands have been effectively utilized for sheep farming and wool production, and the cultivation of crops suited for arid conditions has supported agriculture. Hence, all these elements together have allowed for industrial growth.
Each of the options describes a factor that has contributed to the development of industries in Australia despite its dry climate. The large supply of mineral resources has fueled mining industries, dry grasslands have been effectively utilized for sheep farming and wool production, and the cultivation of crops suited for arid conditions has supported agriculture. Hence, all these elements together have allowed for industrial growth.