8B2 Challenge 9

Question 1

Which Australian animal is known for sleeping up to 20 hours a day and eating eucalyptus leaves?

Accepted Answer

Koala

Question 2

Which two animals feature on the Australian coat of arms?

Accepted Answer

Kangaroo and Emu

Question 3

Which of the following competitions plays a sport invented in Australia?

Accepted Answer

AFL

Question 4

What is the longest river in Australia?

Accepted Answer

Murray

Question 5

What is considered the national sport of Australia?

Accepted Answer

Cricket

Question 6

Which famous rock formation is located in the Northern Territory and is sacred to the Anangu people?

Accepted Answer

Uluru

Question 7

What was Sir Donald Bradman's career batting average?

Accepted Answer

99.94

Question 8

The Great Dividing Range stretches along the east coast of Australia. Which state does it NOT pass through?

Accepted Answer

South Australia

Question 9

Approximately how many times can France fit into Australia?

Accepted Answer

14

Question 10

Which iconic Australian song includes the lyrics "He just smiled and gave me a Vegemite sandwich"?

Accepted Answer

Down Under

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