Where in the World?
What does the name "Australia" mean?
South!
When the UK is in winter, what season is Australia in?
Summer
What is the desert area in most of Australia called?
The Outback
What is the capital city of Australia?
Canberra
Name two animals that can only be found naturally in Australia.
koalas, kangaroos, kookaburras, emus, platypuses
Is Australia in the northern or southern hemisphere?
Southern hemisphere
What months does summer last in Australia?
December to March
What is the longest river in Australia and how long is it?
The Murray River; 1,558 miles long
Name three of the big cities in Australia that are near the coast.
Any three: Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane
What is the name of the poisonous spider found in Australia?
Sydney funnel web spider
About how many people live in Australia?
Around 24 million
Where do some Australians celebrate Christmas?
On the beach
What is the oldest rainforest in the world, found in Australia?
The Daintree Rainforest
What is the oldest city in Australia?
Sydney
What is the name of the venomous snake shown in the PowerPoint?
Eastern brown snake
How many times could you fit the United Kingdom into Australia?
22 times
What is the name of the rainy season in northern Australia?
Monsoon season
What is the name of Australia's largest mountain range?
The Australian Alps
Name two famous landmarks in Sydney.
Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbor Bridge
How many types of insects can you find in the Daintree Rainforest?
More than 1,200 types
How many miles is it from London to Australia?
8,988 miles
Name the three coldest areas in Australia that usually get snow in winter.
New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania
How long is the Great Barrier Reef and how many species of fish live there?
1,400 miles long; more than 1,500 species of fish
Which city is farther west: Brisbane or Perth?
Perth
What does "unique wildlife" mean, and why does Australia have it?
Animals found nowhere else naturally; because Australia is an island separated from other continents