🗺️ Part 1: Australia's Natural Features

1. Which natural feature is located in the centre of Australia?

Great Barrier Reef

Uluru (Ayers Rock)

Blue Mountains

Kakadu National Park

2. The Great Barrier Reef is found off the coast of which state?

Western Australia

South Australia

Queensland

Tasmania

3. Which of these are major Australian deserts? (Tick all that apply)

Great Victoria Desert

Simpson Desert

Sahara Desert

Gibson Desert

4. Australia's longest river is the _________________ River.

Fill in the blank: _____________________

5. Which mountain range runs along Australia's east coast?

The Himalayas

The Great Dividing Range

The Rocky Mountains

The Andes

🌿 Part 2: Flora and Fauna Connections

6. Name two native Australian animals and describe where they might live:

7. Eucalyptus trees are found throughout Australia. Explain why they are important to native animals:

8. Draw and label one natural feature from your local area that connects to Australia's larger natural environment:

🔍 Part 3: Inquiry and Reflection

9. How do Australia's natural features influence where people choose to live? Give two examples:

10. Extension Activity: Research one Aboriginal Dreamtime story connected to an Australian natural feature. Write the name of the feature and one interesting fact about the story:

Home Learning Task: Observe your local environment this week. Draw or photograph one natural feature and bring it to our next lesson. Write notes about how it connects to Australia's larger natural environment.