Australian Geography

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Australia’s most famous natural landmark; red sandstone rock formation in central Australia. It is a sacred site of the Aborigines.

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Ayers Rock

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The largest desert in Australia named for England’s Queen; It is a barren (bare) area of hills, salt lakes, and grasslands in southern and western Australia.

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Great Victoria Desert

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A large body of water off the Northeastern coast of Australia.

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Coral Sea

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The largest coral system in the world that extends more than 1,200 miles along Australia’s northeast coast. The water never falls below 68°F and has abundant sea life.

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Great Barrier Reef

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What is Australia mostly made up of?

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Desert

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Where do most people live in Australia? Options: West Coast, East Coast, Central Australia, North Australia

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East Coast

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What climate conditions are found in central Australia?

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Hot and dry

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To what does the term Aborigine refer?

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The indigenous people of Australia

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Great Victory Desert

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A

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Ayers Rock

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D