Australian Nature and Culture Quiz

In which colour of sandy soil does the Desert Pea thrive best?

• Brown

• Yellow

• Red

• Black

Which of the following are among the tallest native Australian plants?

• Sunflowers

• Cabbage plants

• Desert peas

• Eucalyptus trees

Which bird uses its throat pouch to catch fish in Australian waterways?

• Emu

• Seagull

• Pelican

• Kookaburra

What type of resource is fossil fuel, and why is it important to manage its use?

• Renewable; it grows back in months

• Recyclable; can be reused easily

• Non-renewable; cannot be easily replaced

• Unlimited; naturally replenished

Where do marsupials like kangaroos and koalas carry their young?

• Nest

• Pouch

• Den

• Shell

Muslims are encouraged to go on pilgrimage to which of the following locations?

• Bethlehem

• Mecca

• Jerusalem

• Medina

Why do you see lightning before you hear thunder during a storm?

• Sound waves are faster than light

• Lightning is brighter

• Light travels faster than sound

• Thunder is delayed by the clouds

What is the name of the agency that manages Nigeria's oil and gas resources, and when was it established?

• Shell, 1965

• Chevron, 1982

• NNPC, 1977

• Total, 1990

Which of the following is considered the oldest practiced religion in the world?

• Islam

• Hinduism

• Christianity

• Buddhism

The Waratah's flowers are known for their vibrant:

• White colour

• Yellow tips

• Crimson petals

• Orange streaks