Australia - Term 1

Question 1

Describe size and shape

Answer 1

• One of the seven continents
• Over an area of about 7,682 million km2
• 1/3 the size of Russia
• Three time zones
• Cool temperature climate in south to hot humid in north

Question 2

Commonwealth, States and Territories

Answer 2

• 6 States
• 2 Territories
• 7 External Territories

Question 3

Name the six States

Answer 3

• Western Australia
• South Australia
• Queensland
• New South Wales
• Victoria
• Tasmania

Question 4

Name the two Territories

Answer 4

• Australian Capital Territory

* Northern Territory

Question 5

Exclusive Economic Zone

Answer 5

• Australia’s maritime boundaries
• 200 nautical miles out from the coastline of Australia
• In the zone, Australia can explore, exploit, conserve, manage all natural marine resources