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Chapter 24 Test
Australia and New Zealand Test
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Social Studies
6th Grade
10/11/2012

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The native people of Australia
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Aborigine
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The native people of New Zealand
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Maori
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Electricity produced from steam
Definition
geothermal energy
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A small shrub found in New Zealand
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manuka
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Electricity generated by flowing water
Definition
hydroelectric power
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Inland (interior) regions of Australia
Definition
outback
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What is a marsupial? Two examples?
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A mammal that carries its young in a pouch. EX: Kangaroo and koala are two examples
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Captial of Australia?
Definition
Canberra
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How do Australians irrigate grazing land in the Great Artesian Basin?
Definition
by underground water
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What is the island that is located south of Australia and is part of Australia?
Definition
Tasmania
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The Great Barrier Reef is located on the ___________ coast.
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Northeastern
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Vast dry area of land covering much of Australia
Definition
Western Plateau
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Australia is the number one producer of....
Definition
wool
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What areas of Australia do most Aussies reside?
Definition
Eastern AND Southeastern coasts
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__________ claimed Australia for Great Britain?
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Captain James Cook
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The Great Dividing Range is located where in Australia?
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The Eastern Coast
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Australia is rich in ______
Definition
mineral resources
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The capital of New Zealand is...
Definition
Wellington
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New Zealand sits on top of molten rock. As a result, it is rich in what type of energy?
Definition
Geothermal energy
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The national symbol of New Zealand is the kiwi ________
Definition
bird
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What body of water separates New Zealand's North and South Island?
Definition
Cook Strait
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Most people in New Zealand live on the _____ Island.
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North Island
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New Zealand's most important agricultural resource is...
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sheep
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The people of New Zealand trace their ancestors to the...
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British
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The Tropic of _______ runs through Australia.
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Capricorn
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If it is summer in the United States, what season would it be in Australia?
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Winter
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The first British settlers in Australia were mostly...
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prisoners
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Australia is located in which two hemispheres?
Definition
Southern and Eastern
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