Geography #1
Which hemisphere is Australia located in?
Southern Hemisphere
What is the capital of Australia?
Canberra
True or false: Indigenous Australians have lived on the continent of Australia for over 40,000 years.
True
What is the name of the native people of Australia?
Aboriginal Australians
This is the name for animals that carry their young in a pouch.
Kangaroos
What oceans does Australia lie between?
Pacific and Indian
Is Australia located above or below the Equator?
below
What did Britain mainly use Australia for when it established the colony?
Prisoners
An invisible line that is at 0 degrees latitude and separates earth into the northern and southern hemisphere.
The Equator
What is the name of the generation of Aboriginal children who were taken away from their families?
The Stolen Generation
What are the vast inland regions of Australia called?
The Outback
What is the big rock in Australia called?
Uluru
This month starts Summer in Australia
December
This month starts Winter in Australia?
June
The Great Barrier Reef is located on which side/coast of Australia?
The Eastern Coast
Where do most people live in Australia?
On the coast, specifically the southeast coast.
Who is the Head of State in Australia ?
King Charles III
Name three of the six states of Australia.
Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia
When is Australia Day?
January 26th
Australia is the _______ largest country in the world.(ranking)
The 6th
What is the population of Australia (to the closest million)?
26
When did Aboriginal Australians receive an apology from the federal government?
In 2008
What are the two largest cities in Australia?
Sydney and Melbourne
Who is the Prime Minister of Australia?
Anthony Albanese