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T5 Australia - Chapter 1

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  • Why are earthquakes common in New Zealand?
    Because the country is onthe edge of two tectonic plates.
  • 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)
  • What is the most popular sport in New Zealand?
    Rugby
  • 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.
  • Palmeira's coach
    Tite
    Rogerio Ceni
    Vitor Pereira
    Abel Ferreira
  • What is the fastest land animal?
    The lion.
    The cheetah.
    The man.
    The BMW.
  • How many times has Brazil won the World Cup?
    6
    5
    3
  • When city people want to talk about the non-urban areas nearer the coast, which word do they use?
    They use the word "bush".
  • Name 3 countries that start with A.
    Austria, Andorra, Argentina, Algeria, Afheganistan, Angola, Albenia, Australia
  • How long does a T-Rex live?
    20 - 30 years
    40 - 50 years
    10 - 15 years
    5 - 10 years
  • Why is the future of The Daintree Rainforest in danger?
    Because of human activities such as cutting down trees, farming and building.
  • What is the other common name for Australia?
    down under
  • What is the name of the large rock in the Red Centre of Australia?
    Uluru ...(or better known outside Australia as Ayers Rock)
  • 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
  • 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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