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1. The emergency number is 911 in the United States of America, while in Britain it is 999. Do you know what the emergency number is in Australia?
2. Which of these cities is not an Australian state capital?
3. There are many 'Big Things' in Australia such as the 'Big Banana' at Coffs Harbour and the 'Big Merino' at Goulburn. Which of the following is NOT a real 'Big Thing'?
4. Who were John Carew Eccles, Peter Charles Doherty and John Warcup Cornforth?
5. The U.S.A. has 'Big Foot' and the people of the Himalayas have the 'Yeti'. What similar creature does Australia have?
6. On December 28, 1989 which Australian city was hit by an earthquake, resulting in the deaths of 13 people?
7. The koala is not native to which two Australian states?
8. In 1987, the almost complete opalised skeleton of a pliosaur was uncovered at Coober Pedy in South Australia. What name was given to it?
9. Between 1901 and 1985, 467 people were recorded as dying in Australian bushfires. In what state did the vast majority of these deaths occur?
10. On Australia Day, 1966, two sisters and their little brother disappeared from Glenelg Beach, South Australia. What was the surname of these children?
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