Western Australia has a distinct history and a population distribution that differs from many other states. According to the Australian Citizenship study guide, which of the following statements about Western Australia is correct?
- The state was established as a free settlement and approximately three-quarters of its population lives in the capital city, Perth.Answer
- BThe state was originally founded as a penal colony for convicts and its population is now evenly distributed across the northern regions.
- CThe state is officially classified as a territory rather than a state and most of its residents live in the fertile farming areas of the north-west.
Answer
The correct statement is that Western Australia was established as a free settlement and approximately three-quarters of its population lives in the capital city, Perth.
The correct answer accurately identifies that Western Australia was founded as a free settlement and that the vast majority of its population (approximately three-quarters) is concentrated in its capital city, Perth.
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept
History and Population Distribution of Western Australia
Hints
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Consider whether Western Australia was started for convicts or for free settlers.
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Think about where the majority of Western Australians live—is it in the rural north or the capital city?
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Remember that Perth is the capital and that about three-quarters of the population lives there.
Practice More
Review the specific economic activities of the north and north-west regions compared to the south-west of the state.
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