Geography
Same vs. Different
Animals
Explain the Difference
Random Facts
100
Australia is not only a country, but also a continent and this - a body of land surrounded by water
What is an island
100
The leader of Australia and the leader of the United States
What are different - Australia has a Prime Minister and the U.S. has a president
100
Kangaroos, Koalas, Wombats, Wallabies & Tasmanian Devils are all marsupials. It means that they all have this
What is a pouch
100
Explain the difference between the emu and almost all other kinds of birds
An emu cannot fly
100
In Australia the word "mate" means the same thing as this word used in the United States
What is "friend"
200
Most people in Australia live in cities near the coast. That is because much of Australia is covered in desert commonly referred to as this
What is the outback
200
The money used in Australia and the money used in the U.S.
What are the same - they are both called the dollar
200
Besides the echidna name the only other mammal that can lay eggs
What is a platypus
200
Explain the difference between the platypus and nearly all other mammals
A platypus is only one of two mammals that can lay eggs. The other is the echidna.
200
If thrown properly you can play catch all by yourself with this popular Australian toy
What is a boomerang
300
This is the capital city of Australia
What is Canberra
300
The colors in the Australian flag and the colors in the U.S. flag
What are the same - they are both red, white & blue
300
This is one of the largest burrowing animals in the world
What is the wombat
300
Explain the difference between a marsupial and a non-marsupial
A marsupial has a pouch
300
This is considered one of the oldest and most primitive instruments in the world
What is the didgeridoo
400
This is the most popular city in Australia (it also has a famous landmark opera house)
What is Sydney
400
The main language spoken in Australia, the main language spoken in the U.S. and the main language spoken in England
What are the same - they all use English
400
These nocturnal creatures may look cute, but once you see their sharp teeth cutting through bone you might change your mind
What is a Tasmanian Devil
400
Explain the two features of the platypus that resemble features of two other animals
The platypus has a bill similar to a duck and a flat tail like a beaver
400
Australian people love to watch many different sports. One of their favorites involves a large animal who is ridden by someone called a jockey
What is horse racing
500
This is the world's largest living structure. It is so impressive that it can be seen from outer space.
What is the Great Barrier Reef
500
Both the Australian flag and the British flag have this common symbol represented on them called this
What is the Union Jack
500
These wild dogs of Australia have many different howls so they are often called "singing dogs"
What are dingos
500
Explain the difference between the seasons in the U.S. and the seasons in Australia and tell why
When it is warm the the U.S. it is cold in Australia, etc... because Australia is below the equator
500
Australia is located way down below the equator. For this reason it commonly called this nickname
What is the land down under
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