Which set correctly lists three of Australia’s top imports?

Which set correctly lists three of Australia’s top imports?

• A. Iron Ore, Coal, Natural Gas
• B. Petrol, Motor Vehicles, Machinery
• C. Petrol, Coal, Iron Ore
• D. Motor Vehicles, Machinery, Iron Ore

Answer: (B)

Australia’s import pattern is dominated by refined petroleum products, motor vehicles, and machinery. This reflects what the economy needs in terms of energy for transport, passenger and commercial vehicles, and the capital goods used in manufacturing, construction, and services. Petrol is imported to meet fuel needs, motor vehicles are brought in to supply the large car fleet, and machinery covers a wide range of equipment used domestically. In contrast, iron ore, coal, and natural gas are the major exports, not imports, so sets that include these items point to export goods rather than top imports.

Australia’s import pattern is dominated by refined petroleum products, motor vehicles, and machinery. This reflects what the economy needs in terms of energy for transport, passenger and commercial vehicles, and the capital goods used in manufacturing, construction, and services. Petrol is imported to meet fuel needs, motor vehicles are brought in to supply the large car fleet, and machinery covers a wide range of equipment used domestically. In contrast, iron ore, coal, and natural gas are the major exports, not imports, so sets that include these items point to export goods rather than top imports.