Exploring Australia
A Grade 5 social studies worksheet focusing on the geography, culture, and unique characteristics of Australia.
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Exploring Australia
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your knowledge about Australia.
1. What is the capital city of Australia?
Sydney
Melbourne
Canberra
Brisbane
2. Which famous natural landmark is a large sandstone monolith in the Northern Territory of Australia?
Great Barrier Reef
Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Mount Everest
The Outback
3. The native people of Australia are known as the .
4. Australia is both a country and a .
5. The unique marsupial that hops and carries its young in a pouch is called a .
6. The Great Barrier Reef is located off the coast of Western Australia.
True
False
7. Kangaroos and koalas are animals native to Australia.
True
False
8. Name two major cities in Australia besides the capital.
9. Describe why Australia is sometimes called the 'Land Down Under'.
10. Observe the map of Australia below. Can you identify the states and territories?
