Australia for Kids Quiz

What makes Australia unique in terms of its geographical status?

• It is a continent and an island.

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

• It is a country and an island.

• It is a continent and a country.

Which oceans surround Australia?

• Arctic and Indian Oceans

• Pacific and Atlantic Oceans

• Pacific and Indian Oceans

• Atlantic and Indian Oceans

Who were the first people to live on the Australian continent?

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

• Dutch explorers

• Maori people

• British settlers

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What is the term 'Down Under' used to describe?

• Australia's desert landscape

• Australia's unique wildlife

• Australia's history

• Australia's location in the southern hemisphere

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What is the capital of Australia?

• Sydney

• Melbourne

• Brisbane

• Canberra

What is the driest inhabited continent on Earth?

• South America

• Australia

• Africa

• Asia

Which industry is Australia the largest producer of in the world?

• Wheat

• Wool

• Gold

• Coal

Which animal is most famously associated with Australia?

• Tasmanian Devil

• Koala

• Kangaroo

• Wombat

What is the largest and most complex reef system in the world?

• The Belize Barrier Reef

• The Mesoamerican Barrier Reef

• The Red Sea Coral Reef

• The Great Barrier Reef

What is the name of the iconic building in Sydney known for its unique architecture?

• Sydney Town Hall

• Sydney Opera House

• Sydney Harbour Bridge

• Sydney Tower