AU Animals
What are 2 famous animals only found in Australia?
Kangaroos and Koalas
How many states does Australia have?
6
What month starts the beginning of winter?
June
This single plant tree variety dominates the Australian landscape.
Eucalyptus
Name one of the 2 major rivers in Australia.
Murray and/or Darling Rivers
What are large cattle and sheep farms called?
Stations
What are the 2 largest cities in Australia?
Sydney and Melbourne
What severe weather threatens the North & North East Coast of Australia?
Cyclones
How many different types of Australian wattle (Acacia) are there? 10, 50, 500, or over 1,000?
Over 1,000
What expensive natural item was discovered in Australia in 1851?
Gold
True or False. Are Kangaroos or Koalas marsupials?
true
Name 2 of Australia's Territories.
Northern Territory and Australian Capital Territory.
Which Australian capital city enjoys almost the same temperature, year round, and only has two seasons, Wet and Dry?
Darwin
What Australian plant is so named because of its similarity to a kitchen instrument for cleaning glass.?
Bottle Brush
What is the star constellation on the Australian flag called?
The Southern Cross
Name an Australian egg laying mammal.
Spiny Anteater or Platypus
Where is Australia's tallest waterfall the 'Wallaman Falls'?
Queensland, featuring a plunge of almost 300 metres.
What percentage of Australia is considered 'Arid Land' that receives less than 24 inches of rain a year?
70%
True or False. Australia does not have any deciduous trees.
False
How many time zones are in Australia? 1, 2, 3 or 4?
3
What dog is native to Australia?
Dingo
Australia is home to the largest structure built by organisms. What is it?
The Great Barrier Reef
What is the wettest state in Australia?
Tasmania
What colour is the national emblem Waratah flower?
red
What is Australia's oldest chocolate bar? Was it the Polly Waffle, Cherry Ripe, Scorched Peanut Bar or Violet Crumble?
Cherry Ripe