Australia

Which state is separated by water from the mainland?

• South Australia

• Queensland

• Western Australia

• Tasmania

Australia has which type of government?

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Democracy

_{What feature is shown?}

• The Great Barrier Reef

• Coral Sea

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

What resource attracted thousands of immigrants to Australia?

• water, silver

• gold, coal, iron ore

• uranium

• silver, copper

What is a marsupial?

• a mammal that lives in trees

• a mammal with a pouch to carry its young

• an animal that sleeps a lot

• an animal that eats eucalyptus leaves

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Australia is the name of a...

• country

• continent

• country and continent

• none of these

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Which British sailor claimed Australia and New Zealand?

• Captain Smith

• Captain Cook

• Pirate Cook

• Sailor Bill

Which natural feature is found in the middle of Australia and is considered sacred?

• Great Victoria Desert

• Andes Mountains

• St. Lawrence River

• Ayers Rock/Uluru

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What is the capital city of Australia?

• Sydney

• Melbourne

• Canberra

• Brisbane

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Which of the following is a famous Australian landmark?

• Eiffel Tower

• Statue of Liberty

• Sydney Opera House

• Big Ben