Australia Reading quiz

What date is Australia Day celebrated?

• January 1st
• February 14th
• December 25th
• January 26th

What is the capital city of Australia?

• Sydney
• Melbourne
• Canberra
• Brisbane

Which is the highest point in Australia?

• Mount Kosciusko
• Ayers Rock
• Great Barrier Reef
• Sydney Tower

What is the official language of Australia?

• English
• French
• Spanish
• Mandarin

How many species of spiders are there in Australia?

• 500
• 1,000
• 1,500
• 2,000

What is the largest reef system in the world found off the coast of Australia?

• Great Barrier Reef
• Coral Sea
• Barrier Reef
• Ningaloo Reef

What is the longest river in Australia?

• Darling River
• Swan River
• Gascoyne River
• Murray River

Which two mammals in the world lay eggs and are found in Australia?

• Kangaroo and Emu
• Koala and Kookaburra
• Platypus and Echidna
• Tasmanian Devil and Platypus

What is the population of Australia?

• 10 million
• 15 million
• 23 million
• 30 million

Australia has the longest fence in the world.

• True
• False