Physical Geo
world's largest reef system located in the Coral Sea off the northeast coast of Australia
Great Barrier Reef
Which coastline has the greatest population density?
East, or southeast
How has more power - Head of State or Head of Government?
Head of Government
Australia's main trading partners are on which continent?
Asia
Type of climate in the Outback region (one word)
Arid
The region of the world centered on the islands of the tropical Pacific Ocean
Oceania
Australia has _____ states and _____ main territories.
6, 2
Bonus:
What does the Australian term "station" mean?
A: sheep ranch
B: train stop
C: sports arena
Sheep ranch
Two major types of livestock found in Australia
cattle and sheep
Type of climate along the eastern coastline (one word)
Temperate
A sparsely inhabited region of arid deserts and plains
Outback
National capital of Australia
Canberra
Name of current Head of State (name and title)
Queen Elizabeth II
Name one type of mineral resource mined in Australia.
coal, uranium, iron ore, gold, opal
Bonus:
What does the Australian term "biscuit" mean?
A: pancake
B: biscuit
C: cookie
Cookie
Australia's longest mountain range, divides eastern coastal region from inland desert, many of Australia's rivers begin here (eastern Australia)
Great Dividing Range
Bonus:
What does the Australian term "hot chips" mean?
A: potato chips
B: crushed ice
C: french fries
French fries
Name of the current Prime Minister of Australia
Scott Morrison
Bonus:
What does the Australian term "rock melon" mean?
A: seaside rocks
B: canteloupe fruit
C: the melody in rock music
Canteloupe
What type of climate zone does this describe: hot temperatures, extreme differences in rainfall depending on the season, northern Australia
Tropical
sacred site of the Aboriginals, monolith located in the Great Sandy Desert in central Australia
GIVE BOTH NAMES
Uluru
Ayer's Rock
What is Australia similar in size to?
Continental USA
Type of government in Australia (2 words)
Parliamentary Democracy
or
Constitutional Monarchy
This type of industry uses wool to make products.
Textile industry
Which region of Australia has the coolest climate (give two compass points)
South East