class 9 - Australia
Name two nicknames for Australia.
Aus, Oz, Down Under
Which two languages are spoken in Canada?
French and English
Because of the many different nationalities and cultures living there.
What animals can you only find in Australia? Name three.
platypus, koala, kangaroo, kookaburra, wombat
What's the capital of Canada?
Ottawa
Who was Nelson Mandela?
fighter against apartheid
first black president of S.A.
Name the capital and 3 more big cities of Autralia.
Canbarra
Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, Melbourne
Is Canada the 2nd or 3rd biggest country in the world?
the 2nd biggest country in the world
Which animals are the 'Big Five'?
lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and buffalo
How are people in the outback helped / medically treated?
by the RFDS
Royal Flying Doctor Service
Why is the head of state still the monarch of Britain?
They are in constitutional partnership.
Who are the born frees?
People who are born after apartheid ended
Explain what we see on the Australian flag.
Union Jack - British Colony
Commonwealth Star - 6 states and territories
Southern Cross - star sign in southern hemisphere
When did Canada become independent from Britain?
In 1931.
What kind of landscapes can you find in S.A.?
deserts, rain forests, coasts , mountains