D - SS - Unit 5 Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
What is the name of Australia’s most famous natural landmark? | Uluru/Ayers Rock |
Where is the Great Barrier Reef located? | Coral Sea |
What is a major physical feature in Eastern Australia? | Great Dividing Range |
What is the climate in central and western Australia? | semi-arid (10-20 inches rain per yr) |
What is the climate in southern and eastern Australia? | temperate climate with equal summer and winter seasons & few extreme conditions |
Where is the warmest climate in Australia? | city of Darwin & central Australia where it is hot & dry |
Where is the coolest climate in Australia? | Tasmania and the southeastern coast |
How much of Australia is covered by desert? | 2/3 |
What is the dry, flat land in the interior of Australia called? | the outback |
Why is the most fertile land near the coast? | it has access to plenty of rain and fresh water |
When is Australia's summer? | December to March - our winter |
When is Australia's winter? | June to August - our summer |
Which area of Australia gets plenty of rain in the summer and the winter? | coastal areas |
Which area of Australia stays dry all year? | interior area |
What are the temperatures on the coast of Australia? | usually mild |
What are the temperatures in the outback of Australia? | warm during the day and chilly at night |
What is the name of the largest coral reef system in the world? | Great Barrier Reef |
How long is the Great Barrier Reef? | more than 1,200 miles |
What is important about the Great Barrier Reef? | the water never falls below 68 degrees F and there is a lot of sea life |
Where is the Coral Sea located? | off the northeastern coast of Australia |
What is Uluru/Ayers Rock? | a red sandstone rock formation |
Where is Uluru/Ayers Rock located? | central Australia |
What is the name of the largest desert in Australia? | Great Victoria Desert |
Who is the Great Victoria Desert named after? | England’s Queen Victoria |
Where is the Great Victoria Desert located? | southern and western Australia |
What land features are in the Great Victoria Desert? | barren area of hills, salt lakes, and grasslands |
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