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What is the capital city of Australia?

Canberra

100

What continent is Australia a part of?

Australia

100

Australia is known for having a predominantly __ climate.

arid

100

Name a valuable mineral resource mined in Australia.

iron ore, gold, tin, diamonds, zinc, nickel, copper, uranium, silver

100

What percentage of the people live in the outback?

3%

200

Name the famous rock formation in Australia.

Uluru or Ayers Rock

200

Which ocean borders Australia to the east?

Pacific Ocean

200

Which season in Australia occurs during the months of December, January, and February?

Summer

200

What is Australia's leading export?

Iron ore

200

The population is about ____ in Australia.  

24.6 million

300

Which famous coral reef is located off the coast of Australia?

Great Barrier Reef

300

What is the direction of Australia in relation to the equator?

South (Southeast)

300

What natural weather phenomenon causes extreme heatwaves in Australia?

high-pressure systems transport hot air towards a specific location

300

What is raised for wool?

Sheep

300

What percentage of the people live in urban areas along the coast?

80%

400

What is the native animal of Australia that carries its babies in a pouch?

Kangaroo and Koala Bear

400

What is the largest state/territory in Australia by area?

Western Australia

400

Which desert covers a large part of central Australia?

Great Victoria Desert

400

What is the primary source of energy in Australia?

Coal

400

Which indigenous group are the original inhabitants of Australia?

Aboriginal

500

What is the official language spoken in Australia?

English

500

What is the tallest mountain in Australia?

Mt. Kosciuszko

500

What is the term for the periodic weather phenomenon that impacts Australia's climate?

El NiƱo

500

Good _____ is near the coast and fishing.

farmland

500

What is the leading religion practiced in Australia?

Christianity

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