T5 Australia - Chapter 1 | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

English 15 Public

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What does the name Australia mean?

The name Australia comes from the Latin phrase "Terra Australis" meaning : "Land of the south"

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What is the other common name for Australia?

down under

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What is the name of the large rock in the Red Centre of Australia?

Uluru ...(or better known outside Australia as Ayers Rock)

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When city people want to talk about the non-urban areas nearer the coast, which word do they use?

They use the word "bush".

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Who was Banjo Paterson and why is he famous?

He was an Australian bush poet and writer and he wrote the folk song "Waltzing Matilda", which is Australia's best known bush ballad.

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What is called the most important area in the country for farming?

It's called "The Murray-Darling Basin" (the area is located around two rivers)

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Why is the future of The Daintree Rainforest in danger?

Because of human activities such as cutting down trees, farming and building.

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Can you say at least 3 Australian words?

a barbie: barbecue / a cobber: friend / dinkum: honest/ lollies: sweets/ oldies: parents/ a sheila: girl or girlfriend

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Why are earthquakes common in New Zealand?

Because the country is onthe edge of two tectonic plates.

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What is the most popular sport in New Zealand?

Rugby

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Palmeira's coach

Rogerio Ceni

Vitor Pereira

Tite

Abel Ferreira

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Name 3 countries that start with A.

Austria, Andorra, Argentina, Algeria, Afheganistan, Angola, Albenia, Australia

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What is the fastest land animal?

The BMW.

The cheetah.

The lion.

The man.

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How long does a T-Rex live?

40 - 50 years

20 - 30 years

5 - 10 years

10 - 15 years

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How many times has Brazil won the World Cup?

3

6

5

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