6th Grade Australia History and Geography

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Which physical feature is located on the map? Indian Ocean, Ayers Rock, Great Barrier Reef, Great Victoria Desert

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Great Barrier Reef

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Ayers Rock

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Which body of water is located here? Options: Pacific Ocean, Coral Sea, Indian Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Why are many of Australia's animals and plants found nowhere else on the Earth?

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because of the country's great distance to and from other large landmasses

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The percentage of Australians working in agriculture is 3.6%. What conclusion can be drawn from this?

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Most Australians work in urban areas

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Australia was colonized by the British, just like Canada and the United States.  As a result, the predominant language in Australia is

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English

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From where did the Aborigines enter the Australian continent thousands of years ago? Options: Africa, Antarctica, New Zealand, Asia

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Asia

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Why are most of Australia's cities on the eastern and southeastern coast of the country?

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The climate is temperate, and there is good rainfall.

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Which was an effect of British settlement of Australia?

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Thousands of Aborigines died of diseases from the Europeans

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Which of the following is an important aspect of Aboriginal culture? written language, belief in Dreamtime, songs written from the piano, use of the English language

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belief in Dreamtime