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Difficulty: MediumWestern Australia

Western Australia is the largest state in the country, covering about one-third of the Australian continent. Which of the following statements about Western Australia is correct?

  1. The state's economy is largely driven by its significant mining and agricultural sectors.Answer
  2. B
    The state's capital city is Adelaide, which serves as its main administrative hub.
  3. C
    The population of Western Australia is evenly distributed across the state, including the interior desert regions.

Answer

The correct answer is that the state's economy is largely driven by its significant mining and agricultural sectors.
The correct answer is accurate because Western Australia's prosperity is built on its vast natural resources, specifically mining projects for iron ore and gold, as well as large-scale agriculture.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the primary geographic and economic characteristics of Western Australia.
Western Australia is the largest state, has a capital city named Perth, and relies heavily on natural resources.
Understanding the core facts of the state is necessary to evaluate the options.
2
Evaluate the options based on known facts about the state's capital and population.
Perth is the capital (ruling out Adelaide) and most people live in the southwest (ruling out even distribution).
Eliminating incorrect facts about geography and administration narrows down the choices.
3
Confirm the economic significance of the remaining option.
Mining (iron ore, gold) and agriculture (wheat, wool) are indeed the backbone of the Western Australian economy.
Mastery of the subtopic requires recognizing the specific industries that define the state's contribution to Australia.

Key Concept

The geography, capital, and economic structure of Western Australia.

Hints

1
Think about what Western Australia is famous for exporting to the rest of the world.
2
Remember that while the state is huge, most of it is desert, which affects where people can live.

Practice More

Review the capital cities for all six Australian states to avoid mixing them up in future questions.
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