WG.13 c - Economic Characteristics of Australia and Pacific Islands

The student will analyze the characteristics of the Australian and Pacific Islands regions by 

c) explaining important economic characteristics; 

The physical environment of the region influences the distribution of economic activities.

Economic characteristics 

• Air and water travel bring goods and services to remote areas 
• Arid areas of Australia well suited to cattle and sheep ranching 
• Consequences of introducing nonnative plants and animals 
• Ranching, mining (primary activities) 
• Communication and financial services (tertiary and quaternary activities) 
• Tourism and traditional economies in the Pacific Islands