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Which of the continents is the smallest?
Australia
What is the only country in the world that covers an entire continent?
Australia
True or False
Australia is located in the Southern Hemisphere.
True
How tall is Uluru?
1100 feet tall
Name 3 amazing animals found in Australia.
Kangaroo
Emu
Koala
Wombat
Platypus
Camel
How many square miles is the continent of Australia?
Almost 3 million square miles
What do they mean by the “seasons are in reverse”?
Summer (July and August) U.S.A. - Winter in Australia
Winter (December - March) U.S.A. - Summer in Australia
What do people like to do in the Australian Outback?
Camping
Stargazing
How many species of fish live in the Great Barrier Reef?
1500
How many reptile species are there in Australia?
Almost 1000 reptile species
What is Australia’s nickname? Why did it get that nickname?
The "land down under"
Because it is located below Asia in the Southern Hemisphere.
How many percentage of Australia is desert?
More than 33%
How many stars can you see in a clear night?
Almost 3000 stars
True or False
Some stars and constellations can only be seen from the Southern Hemisphere.
True
Out of the 25 most venomous snakes in the world how many of them live in Australia?
21
How do the stars and constellations appear in the Southern Hemisphere compared to the Northern Hemisphere?
Upside down and reversed
What is the largest desert in Australia?
Great Victoria Desert
What is the largest coral reef in the world?
The Great Barrier Reef
Name one natural wonder in Australia?
- Great Barrier Reef
- Uluru
What is the population of Australia?
Over 24 million people
Why do stars and constelations appear upside down and reversed compared to the Northen Hemisphere?
Because the Earth turns on its axis from the North to the South Pole
https://www.britannica.com/video/152185/role-orbit-axis-Earth-seasons
What is the Australian Outback?
It’s the arid/desert regions with distinct plants and animals.
In which of the 5 oceans is the Great Barrier Reef located?
Pacific Ocean
Why is Uluru considered a “sacred rock formation”?
For many, Uluru and its neighbour Kata Tjuta aren't just rocks, they are living, breathing, cultural landscapes that are incredibly sacred. Known as being the resting place for the past ancient spirits of the region.
When did the continent’s first people arrive?
50,000 years ago