Lesson 33 study guide Flashcards
A person that has been in a country or region from earliest times.
Aborigines
The exact location of a place
Absolute Location the continents moving millions of years ago because of the movement of the tectonic plates.
Having little or no rain, too dry or barren.
Arid
Australia is below almost all other countries on the unusual arrangement of a map or globe.
“Down Under”
A plant, animal, or organism living in an area due to naturally occurring acts without human involvement.
Native Species
Example of Native Species.
The Koala is native to Australia
A plant or animal species that is non-active.
Exotic species
Example of Exotic Species
A eucalyptus plant is found in India
A female animal that has a pouch to carry their children in.
Marsupial
Example of a Marsupial.
Kangaroos are a marsupial
Why did the British first settle in Australia?
They used Australia as a prison colony
What is an effect of the hole in the ozone layer above Australia?
It can cause diseases, and health issues such as skin cancer
Summer in Australia consists of what months
December through March
What constellation is on the Australian flag?
Centaurus, and it also has the British flag in the top left corner
Why are some of Australia’s animals in danger of extinction?
the non-active species are taking their resources
