What is the capital city of Australia?
Canberra
What continent is Australia a part of?
Australia
Australia is known for having a predominantly __ climate.
arid
Name a valuable mineral resource mined in Australia.
iron ore, gold, tin, diamonds, zinc, nickel, copper, uranium, silver
What percentage of the people live in the outback?
3%
Name the famous rock formation in Australia.
Uluru or Ayers Rock
Which ocean borders Australia to the east?
Pacific Ocean
Which season in Australia occurs during the months of December, January, and February?
Summer
What is Australia's leading export?
Iron ore
The population is about ____ in Australia.
24.6 million
Which famous coral reef is located off the coast of Australia?
Great Barrier Reef
What is the direction of Australia in relation to the equator?
South (Southeast)
What natural weather phenomenon causes extreme heatwaves in Australia?
high-pressure systems transport hot air towards a specific location
What is raised for wool?
Sheep
What percentage of the people live in urban areas along the coast?
80%
What is the native animal of Australia that carries its babies in a pouch?
Kangaroo and Koala Bear
What is the largest state/territory in Australia by area?
Western Australia
Which desert covers a large part of central Australia?
Great Victoria Desert
What is the primary source of energy in Australia?
Coal
Which indigenous group are the original inhabitants of Australia?
Aboriginal
What is the official language spoken in Australia?
English
What is the tallest mountain in Australia?
Mt. Kosciuszko
What is the term for the periodic weather phenomenon that impacts Australia's climate?
El NiƱo
Good _____ is near the coast and fishing.
farmland
What is the leading religion practiced in Australia?
Christianity