Australia Quiz

Which continent is known for its desert landscapes and unique animals?

• Africa

• Asia

• Europe

• Australia

What is the nickname given to Australia due to its location in the southern hemisphere?

• The Up Above

• The Northern Land

• The Southern Haven

• The Land Down Under

Which is the smallest of the seven continents?

• Europe

• Asia

• North America

• Australia

What is the largest desert in Australia?

• Sahara Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Kalahari Desert

• Great Victoria Desert

Which is the largest coral reef in the world located in the Pacific Ocean?

• Belize Barrier Reef

• Red Sea Coral Reef

• Great Barrier Reef

• Andros Barrier Reef

What is the name of the sacred rock formation in the heart of Australia that stands 1100 feet tall?

• Uluru

• Mount Everest

• Table Mountain

• Ayers Rock

How many stars can be seen on clear nights in the Australian Outback?

• 3000

• 4000

• 2000

• 1000

Which animal is unique to Australia and lays eggs like a reptile but produces milk like a mammal?

• Platypus

• Kangaroo

• Wombat

• Emu

How many different reptile species are found in Australia?

• 500

• 700

• 900

• 1100

When did the continent's first people arrive in Australia?

• 75,000 years ago

• 10,000 years ago

• 25,000 years ago

• 50,000 years ago