Australia: The Land Down Under
Explore the geography, culture, and history of Australia with this comprehensive worksheet for Grade 8 social studies students.
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Australia: The Land Down Under
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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer. Use the provided map and information to help you.
Refer to the map of Australia below to answer the following questions.
1. Which ocean borders Australia to the west?
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Southern Ocean
2. What is the capital city of Australia?
Sydney
Melbourne
Canberra
Perth
3. The Great Barrier Reef is located off the northeast coast of Australia in the Sea.
4. Australia is the world's smallest continent and largest .
5. The native people of Australia are known as the .
6. Describe two unique animals native to Australia.
7. Explain the significance of Uluru (Ayers Rock) to Aboriginal culture.
8. Australia is located entirely in the Northern Hemisphere.
True
False
9. Sydney is the capital of Australia.
True
False
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
10. The largest mountain range in Australia is the .
11. are marsupials iconic to Australia.
12. The island state south of mainland Australia is .
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