Australia

What is a dingo?

Wild Australian Dog

What is a penal colony?

place to house prisoners

What is an echidna? (ee-kid-nah)

spiny animal that looks like a porcupine

3 reasons why the British wanted Australia

1) location for its Navy, 2) access to trade, 3) use as a penal colony

What is a Didgeridoo?

A traditional musical instrument used by the Aborigines for religious/ceremonial/spiritual purposes.

What is the natural landmark that people visit located in the Outback, also known as Uluru?

Ayers Rock

What is the invention by the Aborigines that was originally used for hunting?

Boomerang

What is the capital of Australia?

Canberra

Who claimed Australian for England?

Captain James Cook

What is the the official language of Australia?

English

What is a Tasmanian devil?

It is a small, fierce carnivore that has a similar name to Australia's island state

Why is Austalia called the "Land Down Under?"

It is south of the equator

How would you describe the Southeastern coast of Australia ?

It is the most populated area of Australia; where most of the large cities are located; milder weather

Why is Australia unique?

It is the only continet that is also an island and a country

What are Australia's Winter Months?

June, July, August

Who is the leader of the Australian government?

Prime Minister

What is the island south of Australia?

Tasmania

What is the largest coral reef in the world?

The Great Barrier Reef

What is the the huge desert and plains of Australia that covers two-thirds of Australia?

The Outback

What is the man made landmark located in Sydney with curved white roofs that look like a ship's sails?

The Sydney Opera House

What is an emu?

a large flightless bird that looks like an ostrich

Where do most people in Australia live?

along the east coast.

How would you describe 2/3 of Australia's land?

deserts; interior is dry, flat land called the outback

Who are the Aborigines?

the first people to live in Australia