Exploring the Australian Outback

What percentage of Australia is covered by the outback?

• 70%

• 60%

• 50%

• 80%

How long have Aboriginal Australians lived in the outback?

• 50,000 years

• 10,000 years

• 20,000 years

• 30,000 years

What is unique about the town of Coober Pedy?

• It is a floating city

• Half of its population lives underground

• It is located underwater

• It is the coldest place in Australia

What is the primary reason for the existence of Lake Eyre?

• It is a glacial lake

• It is fed by underground springs

• It is part of a closed drainage basin

• It is a man-made reservoir

Which Australian state is mostly covered by tropical rainforests?

• Victoria

• Queensland

• New South Wales

• Western Australia

What annual event is Boulia known for?

• Horse races

• Marathon running

• Camel races

• Dog sledding

What is the Pilbara region known for?

• Its large population

• Its extreme heat and FIFO work culture

• Its lush green forests

• Its coastal beaches

What is the purpose of the Dingo Fence?

• To prevent floods

• To keep dingoes out

• To keep kangaroos out

• To mark state boundaries

How long is the Dingo Fence?

• 5,600 km

• 4,500 km

• 3,000 km

• 7,000 km

Which town in the Pilbara region recorded Australia's highest temperature?

• Alice Springs

• Coober Pedy

• Boulia

• Enslow