WorksheetsAUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which fact about Australia IS NOT true?
Australia is the smallest continent.
Australia is the largest country.
Australia is a federation of states and territories.
Australia is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, the Indian Ocean and the Antarctic Ocean.
What is the largest Australian island?
the Isle of Man
Sumatra
Madagascar
Tasmania
What's the capital of Australia?
Canberra
Sydney
Melbourne
Brisbane
How many states and territories are there in Australia?
5 states and 3 territories
8 states and 4 territories
6 states and 2 territories
7 states and 4 territories
What are the native people of Australia called?
the Inuits
the Maori
the Indians
the Aborigines
How did British settlers use a large part of the Australian continent in the 18th and 19th century?
as a place where rich people built their holiday houses
as a place where convicted criminals were transported
as a place where people dumped garbage
as a place where people practised a new religion
Which of these statements about Australia IS NOT true?
The main religion is Christianity.
Today's population consists of immigrants from Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, China, Greece and other countries.
The official language of Australia is English.
The national anthem is "Advance Australia Fair".
Which of the following flags is Australian?
Where in Australia can you find rainforests?
on the western coast
in the south-east
in the middle of the continent
in the north-east
What's the most prominent Australian mountain range?
the Great Dividing Range
the Rocky Mountains
the Appalachian Mountains
the Pennines
What's the highest mountain?
Denali
Mt Kosciuzsko
Ben Nevis
Mount Logan
What's the longest river?
the River Mackenzie
the River Missouri
the River Severn
the River Murray
What's the largest lake?
Lake Superior
Lake Eyre
Lough Neagh
Victoria
Which of the following deserts IS NOT in Australia?
the Great Sandy Desert
the Great Victoria Desert
the Kalahari Desert
the Gibson Desert
What is the "outback"?
The vast, remote and dry interior of Australia.
The western coast of Australia.
The eastern hilly part of Australia.
The south-eastern industrial part of Australia.
Which of the following types of climate IS NOT in Australia?
Mediterranean climate
tropical climate
polar climate
temperate climate
Which of the following animals IS NOT endemic to Australia?
dingo
platypus
kiwi bird
koala
emu
Which of the following plants IS NOT endemic to Australia?
baobab
eucalyptus
Douglas fir
Which of the following industries IS NOT important for the Australian economy?
metallurgy
car production
chemical industry
food industry
glass industry
Which of the following crops ARE NOT grown in Australia on a large scale?
hops
cotton
grapes
pineapples
sugar cane
Which of the following natural resources ARE NOT mined in Australia on a large scale?
black and brown coal
timber/wood
diamonds
natural gas
oil
What's the political system in Australia?
a federal parliamentary constitutional monarchy
a federal constitutional republic
a parliamentary democratic republic
a constitutional monarchy
Who is the head of the country?
the Prime Minister
the president
the British monarch
no one
Who is the head of the country represented by?
the president
the Prime Minister
the Governor-General
the vice-president
Who is the head of the government?
the Governor
the President
the Director
the Prime Minister
What does the Australian parliament consist of?
the House of Lords and the House of Commons
the Senate and the House of Representatives
the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies
the Senate and the House of Commons
Which of these is NOT one of the main political parties in Australia?
the Australian Labour Party
the Liberal Party
the National Party
the Republican Party
Where is the famous Opera House?
Sydney
Canberra
Melbourne
Perth
Where in Australia should you go snorkeling?
the Great Tortois Reef
the Great Coral Reef
the Great Barrier Reef
the Great Colourful Reef
What's this?
Uluru
Red Hill
Great Rock
Red Rock
What's the most famous beach in Australia?
the Hondi Beach
the Mondi Beach
the Bondi Beach
the Gondi Beach
What are the names of two islands New Zealand is located on?
the Upper Island and the Lower Island
The Big Island and the Small Island
The North Island and the South Island
What's the capital of New Zealand?
Auckland
Wellington
Christchurch
The population of New Zealand is about...
5 million
6 million
7 million
8 million
The most prominent mountain range in New Zealand is...
the Cumbrian Mountains
the Southern Alps
the MacKenzie Mountains
the Northern Alps
The highest mountain in New Zealand is...
Aoraki
Denali
Mt Logan
Snowdon
The largest lake in New Zealand is...
Loch Lomond
Great Bear Lake
Lough Neigh
Lake Taupo
The national bird of New Zealand, which is endemic to this country, is...
pineapple
kiwi
orange
mandarine
The head of the country is...
the Prime Minister
the President
the British Monarch
the Governor General
The parliament consists of ...
the House of Representatives
the House of Lords
the House of Commons
the House of Labourers
