Australia
Are people building their homes on stumps a physical or human characteristic?
Human Characterisitc
What mountain range runs through Mexico and the United States?
a. Himalayas
b. Sierra Madres
c. Rockies
d. Andes
b. Sierra Madres
Human characteristic
What is the driest, windiest, and coldest continent?
a. Asia
b. Antarctica
c. Africa
d. Europe
b. Antarctica
Which of our vocabulary words is the long-term weather condition in an area?
Climate
What type of climate does Australia have?
Dry
What is a temperate climate?
The temperate climate has some hot weather and some cold weather. High levels of precipitation help people in temperate climates to grow trees.
Which mountain range is in South America?
a. Andes
b. Sierra Madres
c. Rockies
d. Himalayas
a. Andes
Antarctica has few _____ because of the extreme cold.
plants and animals
Which of our vocabulary words is a person born in a particular place, or a plant or animal that lives or grows naturally in a place and has not been brought from somewhere else.
Native
Is Australia a peninsula? If not, what is it?
No, Australia is not a peninsula. It is an ISLAND!
According to the article, farmers do what in a dry climate?
a. Grow sugar cane and rice
b. Raise livestock for meat
c. Eat a lot of seafood
d. Work in forestry industries
b. Raise livestock for meat
According to the article, which product is good for the South American Economy?
a. Seafood
b. beef
c. chicken
d. pork
b. beef
What mammals live in the ocean near Antarctica and migrate to Australia during the winter?
a. Blue whales
b. Penguins
c. Seals
d. Wandering albatross
a. blue whales
Which of our vocabulary words is the traditions and beliefs that people practice in their daily lives.
Culture
Do lions, tigers, and bears live in Australia? If not, name an animal that lives there.
No, kangaroos, dingoes, and koalas live there!
What types of plants grow best in a TROPICAL climate?
Oranges, sugar cane, and coffee
What is a tropical climate?
It is warm or hot throughout the year. It can involve extreme heat.
What do many countries have in Antarctica?
a. Tourists and stores
b. Research stations
c. Stores and cities
d. Cattle stations
b. Research stations
Which of our vocabulary words is the area where land meets the ocean?
Coast
Where do most people in Australia live?
a. On mountains
b. In deserts
c. On the coast
d. In the forests
c. On the coast
What three countries make up North America?
Canada, the United States and Mexico
Which three bodies of water border South America?
a. The Atlantic Ocean, the Pacific Ocean, and the Caribbean Sea
b. The Antarctic Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Gulf of Mexico
c. The Arctic Ocean, the Great Lakes, and the Pacific Ocean
d. The Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Pacific Ocean
a. The Atlantic Ocean, the Pacific Ocean, and the Caribbean Sea
Antarctica has no ______ or ______.
a. Scientists, tourists
b. Research stations, labs
c. Stores, repair shops
d. Countries, cities
d. Countries, cities
What is the difference between an island and a peninsula?
An island is surrounded by water on all four sides, and a peninsula is surrounded by water on only three sides.