Flashcards on An Introduction to Australia
An Introduction to Australia: Geography, History & Culture
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Australia Geography and Culture
18 cards
Card 1
Question: Where is Australia located and what type of land is it?
Answer: Australia is an island country and a continent in the Southern Hemisphere in the South West Pacific.
Card 2
Question: What portion of Australia is desert and where do most people live?
Answer: About 20% of the country is desert, so most of the population lives along the east coast.
Card 3
Question: How does Australia's climate vary from north to south?
Answer: The climate ranges from tropical in the north to cool temperatures in the south.
Card 4
Question: What is the capital city of Australia?
Answer: Canberra.
Card 5
Question: Name six typical Australian animals listed.
Answer: Kangaroo, wombat, koala, Tasmanian devil, platypus, dingo (dog).
Card 6
Question: What are two typical Australian artefacts mentioned?
Answer: Boomerang and didgeridoo.
Card 7
Question: How did Aboriginal Australians live before Europeans arrived?
Answer: They survived by hunting and gathering and did not have European animals like horses, cows, or sheep.
Card 8
Question: What was Australia's original use as a British settlement?
Answer: Australia was originally used as a prison colony.
Card 9
Question: Why is the year 1901 important in Australian history?
Answer: In 1901 Australia became independent from Britain, while remaining a member of the Commonwealth.
Card 10
Question: What is Australia's form of government and who is the head of state?
Answer: Australia is a democratic country with a Prime Minister; the head of state is Queen Elizabeth II.