Government
What type of government does Australia have? (Hint-The United States)
Democracy
Who are the Aborigines?
The original people living in Australia
Which state currently has an active volcano releasing lava?
Hawaii
Why aren't large ships allowed near the great barrier reef?
To avoid damaging it
Which hopping animal is on the Australian dollar?
Kangaroo
Who elects the Prime Minister? (The people, the Parliament, or the British government)
The Parliament
Many people like to go scuba diving here. There are many different types of animals including sea turtle, sharks and sting rays.
The Great Barrier Reef
What four teams are left in the NBA playoffs?
Celtics, Cavs, Rockets, Warriors
Why do so many grass fires happen in Australia?
Drought during winter
Which animal resembles a mixture of a duck and a beaver?
Platypus
What is Australia's leader called? (like US president)
Prime Minister
Who were the first people sent to Australia from Great Britain?
Prisoners
What is the imaginary line called that cuts the earth into the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere? (O Latitude)
Equator
What natural disasters effect New Zealand?
Volcanoes and Earthquakes
Within 2....How many poisonous species of snakes does Australia have?
20
Why are the governments of The United States and Australia similar?
Both were former British colonies
What people discovered many of the island nations using the stars for directions and canoes to sail on?
The Polynesians
What famous actor who played Thor is from Australia?
Chris Hemsworth
What process caused Ayers rock to form?
Erosion
What is the most dangerous animal in Australia?
What is the island just south of Australia called?
Tasmania
This is the country portion of Australia where many of the wild animals live
The Outback
What is a nickname people call Australia?
The Land Down Under
How was the Great Barrier Reef formed?
Small animal skeletons
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