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Austrailia
Term | Definition |
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which small territory contains Australia's national capital? | Australian Capital Territory (ACT) |
What is most of Australia's east coast used for? | Manufacturing and trade |
What is the capital of Australia? | Canberra |
What is the large desert region in Australia called? | The Outback |
Where is most industry and agriculture located in Australia? | Coastal Areas |
What type of farming is located in the eastern region of Australia? | Commercial farming |
What is unique about the Great Barrier Reef? | Largest coral reef in the world |
85% of Australia's land is taken up by what region? | The Outback |
What types of ranching are found mainly on the grasslands? | Sheep and Cattle |
What is a monolith? | A single, large rock sticking out of the Earth |
How are the seasons different in Australia from the US? | They are the opposite;Summer is December-March; Winter is June- September |
What is the remote countryside of Australia called? | The Bush |
Most of Australia is what type on climate? | Desert |
What economic activity is important in the Outback? | Mining |
Why do most Australians live on the eastern Coast? | Access to rivers and good climate |
Why did many immigrants move to South Australia in the mid-19th century | The Gold Rush |