Coober Pedy: Living Below the Surface Quiz

Coober Pedy: Living Below the Surface Quiz

9th Grade

10 Qs

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Coober Pedy: Living Below the Surface Quiz

Coober Pedy: Living Below the Surface Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

English

9th Grade

Medium

Created by

Eunice Ng

Used 3+ times

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is Coober Pedy located?

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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