Australia

Australia #1

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How many species of ants live in Australia?

1,300 different species. 

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What hemisphere is Australia Located in?

Southern hemishpere 

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What is a coral reef?

A structure formed by the skeletons of small sea animals

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What is the largest coral reef in the world called?

Great Barrier Reef 

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What was discovered in the outback, in 1851?

Gold

Australia #2

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What are two famous animals found in Australia?

Kangaroos and Koalas

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True or False: Are Kangaroos and Koalas Marsupials?

True

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What is the population of Australia?

26.6 million

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What does immigrant mean?

People who move form one country to live in another country.

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Who were the first people living in Australia called?

Aborigines

Australia # 3

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What is a unique, long instrument, created by the Aborigines?

Didgeridoo 

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Who 1st discovered Australia?

Dutch

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What British captain claimed Australia from Britain?

James Cook

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What did Britain use Australia for?

Prisoners

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What is the job of the prime minister?

Head of the government

Australia # 4

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What is the famous opera house called?

Sydney Opera House 

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What’s the name of the world’s largest sand island, that is found in Australia?

Fraser Island

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What country almost occupied Australia during World War 2?

Japan 

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What is the sixth-largest continent?

Australia 

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What year did Australia become a dominion?

1901 

Australia #5

100

What % of people live in the city?

85%

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True or False: Australians ride Kangaroos to school? 

False

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What are the 2 largest cities in Australia?

Sydney and Melbourne

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What year did James Cook discover Australia?

1770 

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What is the capital of Australia?

Canberra