Australia
Why is Australia known as the land down under?
It is completely below the equator
Where is New Zealand in relation to Australia?
East
How many islands is Oceania made up of?
25,000
What kind of animal is a dingo?
a wild dog
What is another name for a for a gum tree?
Eucalyptus tree
In relation to the other continents, where does Australia come in the ranking of size?
The smallest continent
What are the names of the largest islands that make up New Zealand?
North, South, Stewart Island
How many islands is Micronesia made up of?
2,000
What is the Australian bird?
kookaburra
How long is the Great Barrier Reef?
12,000 miles
How many people live in Australia?
19 million
Which Island in New Zealand has the greatest population?
North Island
What are the three main regions in Oceania?
Micronesia, Melanesia, and Polynesia
What do you call an animal that carries its young in its pouch?
marsupials
What is the largest city in Australia?
Sydney
How much of Australia does the Outback cover (percent)?
70%
How far does New Zealand stretch north to south?
700 km
What type of crops grow all over Oceania?
Bananas, coconuts, and taro
Name three marsupials
Kangaroo, koalas, wombats
What are the native people of Australia called?
Aboriginies
What is Australia completely surrounded by?
water
What are the main natural resources in New Zealand?
Gold, silver, and natural gas
What are most people in Oceania?
substance farmers
Bird
How tall is Mt. Kosciusko?
7,310 ft.