Question

Australia’s geography strongly influences where people live. Much of the interior of the country is dry desert land known as the Outback. Because the climate is extremely hot and dry, few people choose to live there. Instead, most Australians live along the eastern and southeastern coasts where the climate is milder and resources such as water are easier to access. Coastal cities like Sydney and Melbourne have become large population centers because of these geographic advantages.



2. Identify two details that support this view point.

Answer 1

1. Much of the interior is dry desert (the Outback) with an extremely hot, dry climate, so few people choose to live there.
2. Most Australians live along the eastern and southeastern coasts where the climate is milder and resources such as water are easier to access, so coastal cities like Sydney and Melbourne have become large population centers.