Australia land features

Which statement describes a monolith?

• giant salt lake

• massive sand-filled pit

• inactive volcanic crater

• visible tip of a massive underground rock

What is the main reason few people live in the Great Victorian Desert?

• It is too hot and dry

• There are winter floods

• Australians prefer city life

• The area has not been explored

Where is the Great Barrier Reef?

• Coral Sea

• Shark Bay

• Arafura Sea

• Tasman Sea

What climate conditions are found in central Australia?

• Hot and dry

• Mild temperatures

• Rainy with high humidity

• Cold with likely snowfall

What did the Aborigines call Ayers Rock?

• Iron rock

• Ayers Rock

• Uluru

• Uluru-Kata

What color is Ayers Rock?

• Black

• Brown

• Red

• Grey

Who is the Great Victorian Desert named after?

• Mary

• Queen Elizabeth

• Kate

• Queen Victoria

Do people live on the islands in the Coral Sea?

• No

• Yes

• No, but there are a group of weather specialists living there

True or False: The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef.

• True

• False

Why does the Ayers Rock appear reddish?

Answer explanation

It appears reddish because its iron content rusts at the surface.