Australia & the Pacific/Antarctica Unit Assessment

What was the purpose of the first British colony in Australia?

• to benefit from Australia's strategic location
• to extract natural resources
• to house convicted prisoners
• to convert Aborigines to Christianity

What is one of Australia's largest export?

• Computers
• Cars
• Wool
• Petroleum

Which is the Australian flag?

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What is the name of the largest living thing on Earth, one of the natural wonders, and can be seen from space in Australia?

• Great Sandy Desert
• Great Barrier Reef
• Indian Ocean
• Great Australia Mountain

Australia can be defined by which of the following?

• Country
• Continent
• Island
• All of These

What continent is in this picture?

• Europe
• Antarctic
• Australia
• South America

What is the capital of Australia?

• Melbourne
• Canberra
• Sydney
• Perth

Name an animal not native to Australia

• Wombat
• Koala
• Red Fox
• Kangaroo

What is the name of this landmark?

• Harbor Bridge
• Uluru Rock
• Opera House
• Outback

What is NOT something you would find on Antarctic?

• Ice
• Scientist
• Rainforest
• Penguins
• Tourist