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New Zealand
Australia
100
Which city is located in southeastern Australia? Sydney, Darwin, Perth, or Brisbane?
Sydney
100
What is an Aussie?
Someone from Australia
100
What is New Zealand's #1 export?
Wool
100
What is New Zealand's national symbol?
The Kiwi
100
Which Australian city hosted the 2000 Summer Olympics?
Sydney
200
Off of which coast is the Great Barrier Reef? Northeast, Northwest, Southwest, or Southeast?
Northeast
200
What are the original settlers of Australia called?
Aborigines
200
What position is the head of the Australian government?
Prime Minister
200
What is the capital of Australia?
Canberra
200
What is the capital of New Zealand?
Wellington
300
Which body of water is off the southeast coast of Australia?
Tasman Sea
300
What is the national sport of New Zealand?
Rugby
300
What type of economic activity accounts for most of New Zealand's economy?
Agriculture (Farming)
300
Why are the kiwi birds endangered in New Zealand?
Domesticated animals (dogs, cats, etc.) have become their main predators
300
Name two animals that are native to Australia.
Kangaroos, koala bears, etc.
400
What is the climate like in New Zealand?
Mild and wet
400
What is the name of the original settlers of New Zealand?
The Maori
400
What type of government does Australia have?
Constitutional Monarch
400
What is the name of the landform that is a steep valley carved out from glaciers called that can be found in New Zealand?
Fjords
400
What is the name of the Australian island off the southeast coast?
Tasmania
500
What mountain range runs along the west coast of New Zealand's South Island?
Southern Alps
500
What is the name of the baseball-like sport that is popular in Australia?
Cricket
500
What type of government does New Zealand have?
Representative Parliament
500
Why can New Zealand being dependent on trade be a negative thing?
If countries that normally buy products from New Zealand have economies that are slowing down, they will buy less product from New Zealand.
500
What is the name given to the inland flat, dry land (desert) of Australia?
The Outback
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