Australia Review

What makes Australia unique in terms of its geographical classification?

• It is a continent, a country, and an island.

• It is located in the northern hemisphere.

• It has the highest mountain ranges.

• It is the largest country in the world.

How many states and provinces does Australia have?

• 5 states and 3 provinces

• 7 states and 1 province

• 6 states and 2 provinces

• 8 states and 0 provinces

Which mountain range is found in Australia?

• The Rocky Mountains

• The Great Dividing Range

• The Andes

• The Himalayas

What is the Great Barrier Reef known for?

• Being the longest river in Australia

• Being a coral formation off the northeast coast

• Being the highest mountain in Australia

• Being a desert in the center of Australia

Which rivers are important in Australia?

• The Nile and the Amazon

• The Murray and the Darling

• The Mississippi and the Missouri

• The Thames and the Seine

What is the Outback known for?

• Being a tropical rainforest

• Being a desert region with mining camps and ranches

• Being a densely populated area

• Being a coastal region

What are marsupials?

• Birds that migrate long distances

• Fish that live in coral reefs

• Reptiles that live in deserts

• Mammals that carry their young in a pouch

What European country colonized in Australia?

• Portuguese

• Dutch

• French

• British

What type of government does Australia have?

• A presidential republic

• A dictatorship

• A monarchy

• A parliamentary democracy

What is the capital of Australia?

• Sydney

• Melbourne

• Brisbane

• Canberra