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100

What are 2 famous animals only found in Australia?

Kangaroos and Koalas

100

How many states does Australia have?

6

100

What month starts the beginning of winter?

June

100

This single plant tree variety dominates the Australian landscape.

Eucalyptus

100

Name one of the 2 major rivers in Australia.

Murray and/or Darling Rivers

200

What are large cattle and sheep farms called?

Stations

200

What are the 2 largest cities in Australia?

Sydney and Melbourne

200

What severe weather threatens the North & North East Coast of Australia?

Cyclones

200

How many different types of Australian wattle (Acacia) are there? 10, 50, 500, or over 1,000?

Over 1,000

200

What expensive natural item was discovered in Australia in 1851?

Gold

300

True or False. Are Kangaroos or Koalas marsupials?

true

300

Name 2 of Australia's Territories.

Northern Territory and Australian Capital Territory.

300

Which Australian capital city enjoys almost the same temperature, year round, and only has two seasons, Wet and Dry?

Darwin

300

What Australian plant is so named because of its similarity to a kitchen instrument for cleaning glass.?

Bottle Brush

300

What is the star constellation on the Australian flag called?

The Southern Cross

400

Name an Australian egg laying mammal.

Spiny Anteater or Platypus

400

Where is Australia's tallest waterfall the 'Wallaman Falls'? 

Queensland, featuring a plunge of almost 300 metres.

400

What percentage of Australia is considered 'Arid Land' that receives less than 24 inches of rain a year? 

70%

400

True or False. Australia does not have any deciduous trees. 

False

400

How many time zones are in Australia? 1, 2, 3 or 4?

3

500

What dog is native to Australia?

Dingo

500

Australia is home to the largest structure built by organisms. What is it?


The Great Barrier Reef

500

What is the wettest state in Australia?

Tasmania

500

What colour is the national emblem Waratah flower?

red

500

What is Australia's oldest chocolate bar? Was it the Polly Waffle, Cherry Ripe, Scorched Peanut Bar or Violet Crumble?

Cherry Ripe