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6th -Unit 3.1 Austr
SS6G11 and SS6G12 Geography & Environment
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Australia | the only continent that is also a country. |
| Coral Sea | the body of water that stretches along Australia's northeast coast. |
| Ayers Rock | Australia's most famous natural landmark; also known as Mount Uluru. |
| Great Victoria Desert | a barren area of hills, salt lakes, and grasslands in southern and western Australia. |
| Great Barrier Reef | the largest reef system of its kind in the world; it extends more than 1,200 miles. |
| Great Dividing Range | Australia's longest mountain range; it divides Australia's eastern coastal region from the inland desert region. |
| Oceania | the lands of the central and south Pacific Ocean, including Australia and New Zealand. |
| Aborigines | natives of Australia who were forced toward the middle of the island when the English established their colonies |
| outback | the interior of Australia, which is mostly dry, flat land. |
| bush | the remote countryside of Australia. |
| climate | the weather of a location over time. |
| arid | dry or desert-like. |