Australia Quiz Review

Australia is called "The Land Down Under" because:

• it is located in the southern hemisphere and below the equator

• it is a land of deserts.

• it is a land of kangaroos.

• it is a land of beaches.

What is the climatre of Australia like?

• It has seasons that are the opposite of ours. It is hot and dry in the center and season on the coasts.

• Arctic climate throughout the country

• Temperate climate throughout the country

• Desert climate throughout the country

Where do most Australians live?

• Because of better job opportunities and amenities.

• They live near the coast to be near water because the center is mostly dry desert.

• Because of government policies.

• Due to historical settlement patterns.

What can be found in the Outback?

• whales

• Penguins

• kangaroos, sheep stations, Uluru, and mines

• Tigers

What threatens Australia's natural resources?

• pollution

• people

• droughts and wildfires

• All of the above

Australia's native people are called Aborigines. True or False?

• True

• False

The first settlers in Australia were Pilgrims. True or False?

• True

• False

Miners discovered gold in the Outback in 1851 and this created a gold rush. People from all over the world came to search for gold.

• True

• False

Captain Kangaroo discovered Australia in 1770. True or False?

• True

• False

Australia's Government: The ______ is the leader of Australia's government.

• Prime Minister

• President

• Governor

• Chancellor