Animals
How many species of fish live in the Great Barrier Reef?
1,500
How many countries are within Oceania?
14
What two countries were the first ones colonized?
Australia and New Guinea
What are the two national animals of Oceania?
The Emu and red kangaroo
What is the name of the vast desert with vibrant red sand?
The Red Centre
When did most of the colonies in Oceania gain independence?
Between the 1960s and 1970s
What percent of animals in Australia are endemic?(Native and restricted to a certain place)
80%
The Great Barrier Reef is bigger than the size of Italy. True or false?
True. The Great Barrier Reef is bigger than Italy
Why was Oceania named Oceania?
Because of the ocean defining it's region and because of all the islands
What two deadliest animals are Australia home to?
The Female Funnel-Web and the Inland Taipan
What is the largest island in Oceania?
New Guinea
Who colonized Oceania?
By European explorers
What is the name of the animal known as the "happiest animal" that lives in Australia?
Quokkas
How big is Oceania in square miles including the ocean?
20 million square miles including the ocean
Oceania was colonized 30,000 to 40,000 years ago. True or false?
False. Oceania was colonized 50,000 to 60,000 years ago