Australia/Oceania Worksheet

This rock is one of Australia’s most famous tourist icons.

There is no other known geological feature in the world exactly like it, and it's considered a natural wonder and sacred to native tribes.

It is about 3.6kms long and 1.9kms wide,

it comprises of a single piece of rock,

and it just stands alone in the middle of Australia

in the Northern Territory Outback.

• Great Dividing Range

• Australian Plateau

• Ayers Rock

• Great Sandy Desert

How would you describe the climate of Australia and New Zealand ?

• Both countries range from tropical all the way to arid, and things change all throughout the year.

• Both Australia and New Zealand have a tropical climate year round.

• Australia has a temperate maritime climate, while New Zealand is mostly arid.

• Both countries have a cold, polar climate.

What is the blue circled area?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Coral Sea

• Great Barrier Reef

• Ayers Rock

Which ocean borders Australia to the west?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

Which of the following is a major export product of Papau New Guinea?

• Textiles & Electronics

• Timber & Fish

• Electronics & Automobiles

• Automobiles & Textiles

Which animal is native to Australia and is known for its ability to jump long distances?

• Kangaroo

• Panda

• Elephant

• Lion

What is the primary religion practiced in Australia?

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Christianity

• Judaism

Natural resources such as ______ contribute to the economy of Papua New Guinea.

• gold, copper, oil, natural gas, timber, and fish

• diamonds, coal, silver, uranium, and wheat

• iron, salt, cotton, coffee, and tea

• rubber, cocoa, rice, sugar, and wool

Look at the map of Australia/Oceania. Name the country for each numbered location on the map: 2. ______

• New Zealand

• Australia

• Papau New Guinea

• Solomon Islands

The first people to inhabit Australia are known as what?

• Great Brittains

• Aborigines

• Australians

• Native Australians