What was the name of the British explorer that was the first explorer to reach both Australia and New Zealand?
James Cook.
100
Australia and New Zealand are among the worlds top producers of this product? Hint: Think sheep.
Wool.
100
Name one resource of New Zealand.
Wool
Timber
Gold
100
New Zealand is split up into two main islands. What are the names of these two islands?
North and South Island
200
Australia is surrounded by water making it a what?
An island.
200
What was the name of the group that was the first settlers in New Zealand?
The Maori.
200
Name one industry found in Australia.
Mining- bauxite, gold, uranium.
Other industries- steel, heavy machinery and computers.
200
Name two resources of Australia.
Bauxite
Lead
Diamonds
Opal
200
The majority of the population lives on which island in New Zealand?
North Island
300
What is the name of the worlds largest coral reef system?
Great Barrier Reef.
300
What was the name of the group of first settlers in Australia?
Aborigines
300
What is the government type that both New Zealand and Australia share?
Parliamentary democracy
300
What type of climate is found in the interior of Australia?
Desert or steppe
300
What is the large mountain range located in South Island, New Zealand?
Southern Alps.
400
What is Australia's interior called, that is used mostly for mining and features a desert type climate?
The outback.
400
Many of the first British settlers in Australia were what?
Prisoners.
400
What position in the United States government would be compared to the prime minister?
The president/ head of state.
400
What is type of climate is found in New Zealand?
Marine Climate.
400
Define fjords.
Narrow inlets of the sea that create natural harbors.
500
Explain one difference between the western half and eastern half of Australia.
Western half- covered by a large plateau, features Uluru and is also mostly flat and dry.
Eastern half- low mountains, valleys and a major river system.
500
What was an effect of the British invasion of Australia? Hint: Think about the Aborigines.
1. Lead to many Aborigines dying, due to diseases that were introduced by British.
2. British took over Aborigine land for growing crops and building ranches.
500
Who is the current prime minister of Australia?
Tony Abbott.
500
Define/describe either: marine climate or steppe climate.
Marine climate: Has a high amount of rainfall and mild temperatures.
Desert/steppe climate: High temperatures and low amount of rainfall.