Geography
What is the name for the vast, arid inland region of Australia?
The Outback
Which part of Australia has a tropical climate?
The northern part (closer to the equator).
What is the term for digging up resources like coal or gold from the Earth?
Mining
What is the massive red sandstone monolith located in the center of Australia's "Outback"?
Uluru (or Ayers Rock)
Who is the head of government in Australia?
The Prime Minister
Where is the Uluru Rock located in Australia?
Uluru is located in the southwestern corner of the Northern Territory in central Australia.
Why do most people live near the coast of Australia?
What type of natural resources are found in Australia?
Australia has natural resources such as coal, iron ore, gold, and natural gas.
What is the largest coral reef system in the world?
The Great Barrier Reef in Australia.
What type of government does Australia have?
Australia has a democratic parliamentary government.
Which mountain range runs along much of Australia’s eastern coast?
The Great Dividing Range
What type of climates are found in coastal areas of Australia?
Why do most Australians live on the eastern coast?
The interior (Outback) is too dry for farming and lacks water resources.
What ocean is located to the West of Australia?
The Indian Ocean.
What is the name of Australia's legislative branch that makes laws?
Parliament
Which two oceans are found near Australia?
The Indian Ocean located to the west and south and also the Pacific Ocean located to the east.
What is the Outback?
The vast, dry, and sparsely populated remote interior of Australia.
What mineral found in Western Australia is the country's top export commodity?
Iron ore
Which sea, containing the Great Barrier Reef, is located to the northeast of australia?
The Coral Sea
How do Australian citizens participate in the government?
By voting for representatives
Which desert is known as the largest in Australia?
The Great Victoria Desert
What type of climate is found in Australia's interior?
Dry desert climate
What resource is used for energy and exported by Australia?
Coal
Where is the Murray River found in Australia?
The Murray River is found in southeastern Australia.
How do citizens choose leaders in Australia?
Citizens vote for MPs who choose the Prime Minister.