History and Society
These people inhabited Australia long before British settlers arrived.
the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Australia is often called "Down Under" because it is located in the ... hemisphere. Where is it located?
In the Southern Hemisphere
Australia is the world's largest producer of this natural product. What is it?
wool
This famous building in Sydney is one of Australia's best-known landmarks. What is it?
the Sydney Opera House
Australia is divided into this number of states and territories.
There are six states and two territories.
According to the video, approximately how many years before the British did the first inhabitants arrive?
about 60,000 years earlier
Why are Australia's seasons opposite to those in Europe and North America?
Because Australia is located in the Southern Hemisphere.
Name two products Australia exports.
They are coal, gold, meat, wheat, or wool.
This sacred rock formation is one of Australia's most important natural attractions. What is it?
Uluru
Mount Kosciuszko is the highest mountain on the Australian continent. How high is it above sea level?
7,310 feet above sea level
This discovery attracted thousands of settlers to Australia during the nineteenth century. What is it?
gold
Despite being surrounded by oceans, Australia is known for this climate characteristic. What is it?
It is being the driest inhabited continent
Mining, steel production, and food processing belong to this sector of the economy. What is it?
Industry
The Sydney Harbour Bridge is commonly known by this nickname.
"The Coat Hanger"
This mountain range stretches for about 2,300 miles across eastern Australia. What is its name?
It is the Great Dividing Range
Explain why English became Australia's dominant language.
Because Australia became part of the British Commonwealth and was colonized by British settlers.
Most Australians live near the coast rather than in the interior. Give one reason.
Because the coastal regions are more fertile and suitable for settlement and farming.
Why is farming difficult in many parts of Australia?
Because much of the country is dry desert land with little rainfall.
Why do millions of tourists visit Australia every year? Name at least 3 reasons.
Because of its unique wildlife, natural landscapes, beaches, the Great Barrier Reef, Uluru, and famous landmarks.
About two-thirds of Australia consists of a dry, desert-like region with very few people living there. What is this area called?
the Outback
Today, Aboriginal people make up only a small proportion of Australia's population. Approximately what percentage?
about 2%
Name two bodies of water mentioned in the video besides the Pacific and Indian Oceans.
These are the Coral Sea, Timor Sea, Great Australian Bight, Murray River, or Darling River
Explain how Australia's geography influences where people live and work.
Most people live near the fertile coasts, while industries such as mining operate in the interior.
Australia is unique because it can be described using three geographical terms. Name them.
It is a continent, a country, and an island.
Name three island countries that are located near Australia.
These are New Zealand, Indonesia, East Timor, the Solomon Islands, and Papua New Guinea? (Any three.)