Down Under to Australia

On which continent can you find Australia?

• Australia

• Asia

• Antartica

• Africa

What is the capital city of Australia?

• Tokyo

• Brasillia

• Nassau

• Canberra

Which of the following does Australia have in common with The Bahamas?

• Tropical climate

• They speak English.

• Some students get their lessons through distance learning.

• All of the above

The currency in Australia is the _________________.

• Bahamian dollar

• yen

• Australian dollar

• Swiss franc

Which line of latitude runs from east to west through Australia?

• equator

• Tropic of Capricorn

• Tropic of Cancer

• None of the above

The earlier settlers of Australia are the Aborigines?

• True

• False

Away from the coast, a lot of rainfall occurs in the desert of Australia?

• true

• false

How can the outback in Australia be described?

• It is a small area of land that is bare and dry.

• It is a large area of land that is cool, moist and has lots of plant life.

• It is a large area of land that is bare and dry.

• It is a desert.

Where do most of the immigrant grandparents or parents of Australians come from?

• Asia

• Europe

• North America

• Asia and Europe

Which of the following is NOT found on the Australian Outback?

• sheep, shearing sheds and a community

• houses, storage sheds and a tool repair workshop

• school, forest and doctor's office

• power generator, a vegetable garden an underground wind pump