Australia

Why is Australia called "The Land Down Under?"

• The continent extends deeper than other continents.

• It is located in the Northern hemisphere, above the equator.

• It is located in the Southern hemisphere, below the equator.

• It is so small and "under" others in size.

Which two countries are Australia's neighbor to the NORTH? 

• New Zealand and Tasmania

• Fiji and Tonga

• Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea

• Indonesia and Papua New Guinea

What is a didgeridoo?

• the equipment used in an Australian sport

• an Australian instrument typically made from clay of the Outback.

• a language spoken in parts of Australia

• an Australian instrument typically made from eucalyptus

What is "the outback" in Australian terms?

• the back porch of an Australian home

• a well-known museum in the capital of Australia

• the backroads that wind from Northern Australia to Southern Australia

• the desert region that covers more than half of the continent

What is the name of the indigenous Australians who originally settled the continent?

• abuelos

• aborigines

• eucalyptus

• wombats

This national cultural center in Sydney has gained recognition for its performing arts. (a)  

• Sydney Cultural Center
• Sydney Theater
• Sydney Opera House
• Sydney Globe

The Great Barrier Reef has been identified as -

• the 10th Natural Wonder.

• the largest "living" thing on Earth.

• the largest "non-living" thing on Earth.

• the most endangered animal species on Earth.

This ancient, natural landmark is made of sandstone.

• Outback Mountain

• Ayer's Rock

• The Great Barrier Divide

• the Great Plateau

Which 2 areas on the map are Territories?

• Tasmania

• Australian Capital

• Northern

• Queensland

This Australian animal is closely related to the wolf and is considered a predator to livestock.

• wombat

• Tasmanian devil

• Tasmanian tiger

• dingo