Where is Coober Pedy located?
Coober Pedy: Living Below the Surface Quiz

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English
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9th Grade
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Eunice Ng
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the middle of the Australian rainforest
400 miles away from the nearest town
1800 miles from Canberra
In the middle of the South Australian desert
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main appeal for tourists in Coober Pedy?
Its mining history
Its modern infrastructure
Its vibrant nightlife
Its luxurious hotels
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do most of the townspeople live under the ground in dugouts?
To live in a science fiction-like environment
To be closer to the Earth's core
To find precious opals
To escape from the extreme weather
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the weather like in Coober Pedy?
Extreme heat all year round
Consistently rainy and humid
Mild and pleasant throughout the year
Hotter than the sun in summers and colder than Mars in winters
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main source of electricity for the family mentioned in the text?
Nuclear power
Wind energy
Hydroelectric power
Solar power
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is Alinta's plan for the future?
To continue living in Coober Pedy
To study computing in Melbourne
To become a tourist guide
To start her own mining business
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the author's initial impression of Coober Pedy?
It felt like a bustling modern city
It seemed like a deserted film set for a Martian movie
It appeared to be a historical landmark
It looked like a tropical paradise
Answer explanation
The writer described Coober Pedy as otherwordly and it is a little unnerving. If something is unnerving, it makes you feel worried and uncomfortable.
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