Australia-YMS Post Flashcard

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Australia was founded in 1788 as a ______________.

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English penal (prison) colony

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________ is the largest coral reef in the world and is visible from outer space.

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The Great Barrier Reef

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What is the name of this building? Options: The Parthenon, Sydney Opera House, Melbourne Conservatory, Grand Hotel of Budapest

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Sydney Opera House

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Which animal is NOT from Australia? Options: koala, dingo, lemur, kangaroo, wombat

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lemur

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Australia's most famous landform considered sacred by Aborigines.

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Uluru/Ayers Rock

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What is this Australian Aboriginal musical instrument called?

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didgeridoo

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This picture shows the capital city of Australia. What is the name of the city?

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Canberra

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Many Australians play the sport pictured here. What is the name of the sport?

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rugby

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Australia is surrounded by which oceans?

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Indian and Pacific oceans

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Which is the largest desert in Australia? Options: Great Victoria, Great Sandy, Simpson, Tanami

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Great Victoria