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100
This refers to the desert region of Australia
The Outback
100

What type of islands are formed from coral reefs?

Low Islands

100

What country explored and colonized Australia?

Great Britain

100

Name one animal that is native to Australia. 

Kangaroo, Koala, Dingo
100

Name one country that is north of Australia

Any East Asian country.

200

This continent is actually the largest cold desert in the world

Antarctica

200

What type of islands are formed from volcanoes?

High Islands

200

What was Australia used for back in the colonial era?

A place for British prisoners

200

Name something that can be found in the Great Barrier Reef

Coral, fish, sharks, etc. 

200

What pole is Antarctica located on?

South Pole 

300

How did this region get its nickname, Oceania? 

Due to its location in the Pacific Ocean

300

This happens when rocks and dirt fall down the sides of mountains 

Landslide 

300

Which US state is located in Oceania?

Hawaii

300

What is a popular activity that takes place in Australia? 

Surfing, Swimming, Fishing, Rugby, Cricket

300

Name one ocean that borders Southeast Asia

Pacific or Indian

400

This is the largest coral reef in the world

The Great Barrier Reef

400

A group of islands is called a(n):

Archipelago

400

What is the name of the natives of Australia?

Aboriginal Australians

400

Name one language spoken in this region

English, Vietnamese, Thai, etc. 

400

Which ocean borders Antarctica?

Southern Ocean

500

Name one country in this region that is an archipelago:

Philippines, Indonesia

500

This famous rock is found in the middle of the Outback:

Uluru or Ayers Rock

500
What is the purpose of the Antarctic Treaty?

to allow countries to peacefully visit and complete research in Antarctica

500

What is the name of the spiritual chant that originated in New Zealand? 

The Haka

500

Which country is located on a peninsula and an island? 

Malaysia