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Exploring Australia

A Grade 3 social studies worksheet to introduce students to the geography, animals, and culture of Australia.

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SS.3.G.1.1SS.3.G.1.2AustraliaGeographySocial StudiesGrade 3
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Exploring Australia

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Good luck!

1. What is Australia often called because it is surrounded by water?

a

A continent

b

An island

c

Both a and b

d

A desert

2. Which of these famous Australian animals carries its baby in a pouch?

a

Kangaroo

b

Emu

c

Dingo

d

Platypus

3. The capital city of Australia is  .

4. The large coral reef system off the coast of Australia is called the  .

5. Australia is in the Northern Hemisphere.

T

True

F

False

6. Kangaroos and koalas are only found in Australia.

T

True

F

False

7. Name two unique animals that live in Australia.

8. Look at the map of Australia below. What ocean is to the west of Australia?

Map of Australia

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