Definitions
Australia Facts
100

A long period of little or no rain

What is a drought?

100

How much territory have Australia's bushfires burned in recent months... Hint (in hectares) 

What are 10.3 million hectares? 

200

Animals with no spine, like insects. 

What are invertebrates? 

200

The Prime Minister of Australia? 

Who is Scott Morrison? 

300

They are small, often airborne bits of burning wood or coal.

What are embers? 

300

Australia's temperature has reached a record high. How hot did it get in December? 

What is 41.9 Degrees Celsius? or 49.9 Degrees Celsius on the Southeast coast? 

400

An affectionate Aussie slang term for a firefighter. 

What is firey?

400

Australia is the world's largest exporter of? (Hint: Santa puts this into your stocking if you are on the naughty list)

What is coal? 

500

A scientist who studies how climate changes over time and is affected by human action.

What is a Climatologist?  

500

Which countries have sent firefighters to help with bushfires in Australia? Name 3 Countries from the article. 

What is Canada, the United States, and New Zealand? 

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