Australia Land and Water
An enormous living coral reef just off Australia's northeastern shore.
Great Barrier Reef
True or False: New Zealand is made up of 2 islands.
True
True or False: Australia is the driest inhabited continent in the world.
True
A type of mammal that raises its young in a pouch on the mothers body.
marsupial
A single standing stone is called a ______.
monolith
Tasmania
The New Zealand island that contains the Southern Alps.
South Island
During which months is it summer in Australia?
December, January, and February
How do animals get water in the desert?
from desert plants
The first humans to live in Australia
aboriginal
The most rural and isolated parts of the Central Lowlands are commonly called the ________.
Outback
Pools of hot water that occur naturally.
Hot Springs
What type of climate does the Outback of Australia have?
desert
What makes kiwi birds different from other birds?
they are flightless.
Australia is the world's _________ country.
sixth-largest
The Rocky dry region that makes up the western half of Australia.
Western Plateau.
The title of the area that has a lot of volcanos and has frequent earthquakes.
Ring of Fire
What is the climate in southern New Zealand?
subantarctic
Name 2 examples of marsupials.
Kangaroo. bandicoot, koala
Why is Australia nicknamed "The Land Down Under"?
It is south of the Equator.
True or False: Australia is an island.
False
The largest lake in New Zealand, which was formed millions of years ago in a crater formed after a volcanic eruption.
Lake Taupo
What is the climate in northern New Zealand?
subtropical
Why are the animals in Australia and New Zealand so unique?
Because the landmasses separated millions of years ago and the animals developed in isolation.
What mountain range is New Zealand's South Island famous for?
The Southern Alps