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Superlative Nations - Australia (Bridge November ...

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    Questions on two articles about Australia from Bridge magazine 2024
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  • What is the most awe-inspiring rock in Australia called? It is one of Australia's most recognisable natural landmarks.
    Uluru / Ayers Rock
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  • Nearly in the middle of Australia, this natural landmark is around 3.6km long, 1.9km wide and rises 348m from the ground. What is it called?
    Uluru / Ayers Rock
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  • Uluru is about 450km away (by road) from the nearest major Australian city. What is that city's name?
    Alice Springs
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  • Which animal is responsible for the most deaths in Australia?
    Horses
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  • How much of the inland taipan's venom is enough to kill 100 adults?
    a single drop
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  • What has been the lowest temperature ever recorded in Australia?
    -23 degrees Celsius
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  • What is Australia's unofficial national anthem called?
    Waltzing Matilda
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  • What does it mean "to waltz Matilda" in Australian slang?
    to walk with a bag of your things
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  • What structure in Australia is 5,614km long?
    the Dingo Fence
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  • What was the reason for building the Dingo Fence in the 1880s?
    to protect sheep from dingoes, Australia's wild dogs
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  • What happens to a dingo if it makes it through the Dingo Fence?
    It has to be killed.
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  • What is the water in Lake Hillier compared to in the article?
    strawberry milkshake
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  • What does the term "the Stolen Generation" refer to?
    the enforced removal of Aboriginal children from their families between 1910 and the 1970s
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  • What is the Australian custom known as "shoey" about?
    It is when you have a drink of alcohol from your shoe in order to celebrate something.
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  • What is the text titled "BIGGEST" about?
    The Big Banana and the trend of "big things"
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