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Why is Australia called "The Land Down Under?"
The continent extends deeper than other continents.
It is located in the Northern hemisphere, above the equator.
It is located in the Southern hemisphere, below the equator.
It is so small and "under" others in size.
New Zealand and Tasmania
Fiji and Tonga
Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea
Indonesia and Papua New Guinea
What is a didgeridoo?
the equipment used in an Australian sport
an Australian instrument typically made from clay of the Outback.
a language spoken in parts of Australia
an Australian instrument typically made from eucalyptus
What is "the outback" in Australian terms?
the back porch of an Australian home
a well-known museum in the capital of Australia
the backroads that wind from Northern Australia to Southern Australia
the desert region that covers more than half of the continent
What is the name of the indigenous Australians who originally settled the continent?
abuelos
aborigines
eucalyptus
wombats
This national cultural center in Sydney has gained recognition for its performing arts. (a)
The Great Barrier Reef has been identified as -
the 10th Natural Wonder.
the largest "living" thing on Earth.
the largest "non-living" thing on Earth.
the most endangered animal species on Earth.
This ancient, natural landmark is made of sandstone.
Outback Mountain
Ayer's Rock
The Great Barrier Divide
the Great Plateau
Which 2 areas on the map are Territories?
Tasmania
Australian Capital
Northern
Queensland
This Australian animal is closely related to the wolf and is considered a predator to livestock.
wombat
Tasmanian devil
Tasmanian tiger
dingo
Who were the first inhabitants of Australia?
Europeans looking for spices
people who migrated from Southeast Asia
prisoners from Britain
sailors from Captain Cook's ships
What is a marsupial?
a mammal that lives in trees
a mammal with a pouch to carry its young
an animal that sleeps a lot
an animal that eats eucalyptus leaves
What happened to the Aborigines when the British arrived?
they agreed to share power and rule together
As British settlers arrived, the Aborigines were forced into Australia’s interior region.
As British settlers arrived, the Aborigines fought against them and drove them off the continent.
The island groups east of Australia are known as...
Polynesian
Oceania
Indonesia
True or False?
The animal in the picture is related to a bear.
True
False
Which of these animals lives only on the continent of Australia (except in zoos)?
bats & pandas
koalas and kangaroos
giraffes & lions
What do you call this animal?
dingo
emu
wombat
Which language do Australians speak?
Chinese
English
What is often spread on toast with the food in the picture?
butter
jelly
peanut butter
Which one is the Australian flag?
What did Aborigine's originally use as a weapon but now use for hunting or sport?
cannons
boomerang
frisbee
Which geographic formation is pictured in this aerial photo, and is another name for a coral island?
Atoll
Archipelago
Isthmus
Which geographic formation is shown in the picture and is located off the coast of Queensland, Australia.
The Outback
Ayers Rock
The Great Barrier Reef
How many islands is New Zealand made up of?
1
2
3
4
Is Charles III the king of Australia ?
Yes
No
Does Australia have a Prime Minister?
Yes
No
How many Kangaroos are estimated to be in Australia?
73 thousand
50 million
5 thousand
2 million
True or false?
Tasmanian Devils are from Tasmania.
TRUE
FALSE
What are baby kangaroos known as?
Koalas
Joeys
Wombats
Which kind of landscape occupies more than 40% of Australia?
forest
desert
mountain
Which two animals can you see on the Australian coat of arms?
kangaroo and dingo
koala and parrot
kangaroo and emu
What is the most popular tree in Australia?
eucalyptus
pine tree
palm tree
Which animal is NOT from Australia?
koala
dingo
lemur
kangaroo
wombat
This landform is considered sacred by Aborigines in Australia.
Uluru
Sydney Plateau
Gibraltar
When it is July in Australia, what season are they experiencing?
summer
Winter
Fall
Spring
This city is closest to the Great Barrier Reef
Perth
Sydney
Melbourne
Cairns
This western city is also known as the "city of light".
Melbourne
Sydney
Perth
Cairns
This hat is a symbol of the outback.
cowboy
akubra
rain
baseball
