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Australia Key Terms

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The (a)   is an Aboriginal instrument made out of wood that creates an unusual sound when the player breathes into it.

2.

One example of a massive monolith in Australia is ____.

a)

the Coral Reef

b)

Uluru

c)

Kapahaka

d)

the boomerang

3.

A kangaroo mother raises her young in a pouch. She is a type of mammal called a (a)   ,

4.

A dingo is a ___

a)

traditional Maori dance

b)

native Australian evergreen

c)

species of wild dog

d)

piece of wood used for hunting

5.

A largely self-governing country within the British Empire is called a (a)   .

6.

Australians in the Outback often live on ____, vast ranches that cover millions of acres.

a)

reefs

b)

geysers

c)

the bush

d)

stations

7.

Australia can export fruits and vegetables when most countries can not due to its ____.

a)

location

b)

biodiversity

c)

government

d)

language

8.

Australia often has (a)   , long periods where there is little to no rain.

9.

The majority of people in Australia live in ____.

a)

Tasmania

b)

the Outback

c)

the Southeast

d)

the Northwest

10.

Aboriginal Australians share many common beliefs and traditions such as ___.

a)

Tikanga

b)

the Dreamtime

c)

Didgeridoo

d)

Tribal Chiefs

11.
In which two hemispheres is Australia located?
a)
northern and western
b)
southern and eastern
c)
southern and western
d)
northern and eastern 
12.

Which of the following brought a huge influx of immigrants to Australia?

a)

wheat

b)
gold
c)
iron ore
d)

kangaroos

13.

Which city is Australia's capital? 

a)
Melbourne
b)
Sydney 
c)
Perth
d)
Canberra 
14.

Which of the following is NOT native to Australia?

a)

Eucalyptus trees

b)

bandicoots

c)

koalas

d)

Beech trees

15.

Which city was the first to become a center of trade and industry in Australia?

a)

Melbourne

b)

Sydney

c)

Canberra

d)

Perth

16.

The first (a)   colony came to Australia in the late 18th century.

17.

The island country directly east of Australia is called ____.

a)

New Zealand

b)

Papa New Guinea

c)

Sri Lanka

d)

Madagascar

18.

It is Summer in Australia during the month of (a)   .

19.

Rabbits are a(n) ___ in Australia. They are not native and they damage the natural environment.

a)

national symbol

b)

invasive species

c)

endangered species

d)

natural resource

20.

After learning a bit about Australia, would you ever consider living there?

a)

Yes, definitely!

b)

No way!