Australia and the Pacific Unit Assessment

The world’s largest coral reef system, located off the coast of Australia is the –

• a. Red Sea Reef.
• b. Great Barrier Reef.
• c. Andaman Reef.
• d. Coral Sea Reef.

Which geographical feature is sacred to the Aboriginal people of Australia?

• a. Mount Kosciuszko
• b. The Outback
• c. Uluru (Ayers Rock)
• d. The Blue Mountains

The capital city of Australia is –

• a. Sydney.
• b. Melbourne.
• c. Canberra.
• d. Brisbane.

What is the primary climate of Australia’s Outback region?

• a. Tropical
• b. Temperate
• c. Arid
• d. Humid

Which of the following flightless animals is famously native to New Zealand?

• a. Kangaroo
• b. Kiwi
• c. Koala
• d. Tasmanian Devil

The first British settlers arrived in Australia as –

• a. Free settlers looking for land.
• b. Prisoners on convict ships.
• c. Missionaries.
• d. Traders.

This famous building that has become a symbol of Australia is the –

• a. Melbourne Parliament
• b. Sydney Opera House
• c. Outback Welcome Center
• d. Tasmanian Congress

Australia’s population distribution is unique in that –

• a. Most people live in the central Outback.
• b. Most people live along the northern coast.
• c. Most people live along the east and southeast coasts.
• d. People are evenly distributed across the country.

The indigenous people of New Zealand are the –

• a. Māori
• b. Kanaks
• c. Aboriginal Australians
• d. Torres Strait Islanders

What country is described in the box?

• a. Papua New Guinea
• b. New Caledonia
• c. Samoa
• d. Fiji