Australian Geography
Simple Machines (Physics)
Movies from the Last 15 Years:

Australian Sport
Tasmanian Animals
100

This iconic natural rock formation is located in Australia's Northern Territory and is a popular tourist attraction. What is its name?

Uluru

100

This simple machine consists of a bar that pivots on a fixed point and is used to lift or move heavy objects. What is it?

Lever

100

In this 2013 Disney film, a snow queen inadvertently traps her kingdom in eternal winter, and her sister sets out to reverse the curse.

Frozen

100
What is the nickname of the women's Australian Soccer National Team

Matildas

100

What is the name of the carnivorous marsupial native to Tasmania, known for its strong jaws and dog-like appearance?

Tasmanian Devil

200

The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system and is located off the coast of this Australian state. What is the state's name?

Queensland

200

Inclined planes wrapped around a cylinder form this simple machine, often used to hold objects in place on an inclined surface. What is it?

Screw

200

 In this 2016 animated film, a young Polynesian girl sets sail on a daring mission to save her people.

Moana

200

The Melbourne Cup is a famous annual event in Australia. What type of sporting event is it?

Horse Racing

200

What is the name of the famous Tasmanian Marsupial that was driven into extinction by human expansion and targeted culls?

Thylacine (Tasmanian Tiger)

300

This vast desert covers a large portion of central Australia and is known for its unique red sand dunes. What is the name of this desert?

Simpson Desert

300

This simple machine consists of two circular objects of different sizes in contact with each other, often used to transmit rotational motion or force. What is it?

Gear

300

This 2019 movie, based on a DC Comics character, features Joaquin Phoenix delivering an acclaimed performance as a troubled man turned criminal mastermind.

Joker

300
Which two teams are tied with 16 premierships each in the AFL

Carlton and Essendon

300

Which large flightless bird, native to Tasmania, has a unique appearance due to its wattled neck and distinctive calls often described as "booming"? It often has the nickname of 'turbo chook'.

Tasmanian Native Hen (or Tasmanian Hen)

400

Which river is the longest in Australia, flowing through several states and territories before reaching the ocean?

Murray River

400

Which simple machine is essentially a wheel with a groove around its circumference, often used with ropes or belts to change the direction of force?

Pulley

400

Set in a post-apocalyptic world, this 2015 action film follows a warrior's journey across a desert wasteland.

Mad Max: Fury Road

400

In which sport did Cathy Freeman, an Australian athlete, win gold at the Sydney 2000 Olympics, capturing the nation's attention?

  1. Athletics (or Track and Field) - 400 meters

400

This animals population is under serious threat to a disease called Mange - which makes it lose it's hair and stops them from eating.

Common Wombat
500

This city, often referred to as the "Harbour City," is Australia's largest and is known for its iconic opera house. What is the city's name?

Sydney

500

This simple machine, a type of wheel and axle, has a screw thread wrapped around it and is used to fasten objects together or lift them. What is it?

Screw jack

500

This 2010 science fiction film directed by Christopher Nolan explores the concept of dreams within dreams.

Inception

500

This female Australian surfer is known for dominating the world of professional surfing and has won multiple world championships. Who is this surfer?

Stephanie Gilmore

500

This carnivorous marsupial, native to Tasmania, is a close relative of the Tasmanian Devil and is known for its distinctive white-tipped tail. What is it?

Eastern Quoll