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Quiz about True Blue Aussie
Quiz about True Blue Aussie

True Blue Aussie Trivia Quiz


Just how Australian are you? Take this quiz and find out! You might just learn something!

A multiple-choice quiz by mr_mrsdunn. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
mr_mrsdunn
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
73,332
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
4348
Last 3 plays: Guest 203 (8/10), Lascaux (10/10), orinocowomble (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Name the small island off the coast of Fremantle, Western Australia Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race starts on which date? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Australia has a 5000km fence erected to prevent dingos from entering the area.


Question 4 of 10
4. In which state would you find the Glasshouse Mountains? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which highway takes you from Western Australia to South Australia? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The large monolith Uluru (once known as Ayers Rock) was discovered by which European explorer? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What is South Australia's floral emblem? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What is the Northern Territory's state fauna symbol? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What is the name of the gulf which lies between the Northern Territory and Queensland? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Where would you find the Hamersley Range? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Name the small island off the coast of Fremantle, Western Australia

Answer: Rottnest Island

Rottnest Island is a 20 minute ferry ride off the coast of WA. It's a popular holiday spot with tourists. Rottnest is known for its beautiful beaches and furry little marsupials called quokkas.
2. The Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race starts on which date?

Answer: December 26

Each Boxing Day this 630 nautical mile race takes place and has been carried on for over 50 years
3. Australia has a 5000km fence erected to prevent dingos from entering the area.

Answer: true

The fence was built to protect livestock from the dingos. It is about two metres high and goes 30cm underground. It is also known as the 'Dog Fence' at the South Australian end. Don't be confused with the 'Rabbit Proof Fence' which runs in a north-south direction in Western Australia.
4. In which state would you find the Glasshouse Mountains?

Answer: Queensland

These mountains were named by Captain Cook in 1770.
5. Which highway takes you from Western Australia to South Australia?

Answer: Eyre Highway

The Eyre Highway travels over the Nullabor Plain, an isolated stretch of land which also happens to be the largest limestone block in the world.
6. The large monolith Uluru (once known as Ayers Rock) was discovered by which European explorer?

Answer: William Gosse

Gosse sighted Uluru in 1873 and called it Ayers Rock after the South Australian premier of the time, Sir Henry Ayers. The name was changed in 1995 to acknowledge to ownership of the land in the area by the local Anangu people.
7. What is South Australia's floral emblem?

Answer: Sturt's Desert Pea

Australia has an abundance of wildflowers. Sturt's Desert Pea flowers in Spring and is found in dry inland areas.
8. What is the Northern Territory's state fauna symbol?

Answer: Red Kangaroo

I don't know why it's their symbol but I guess its because there is a lot of them there. The symbol is the Red Kangaroo as opposed to the Grey one.
9. What is the name of the gulf which lies between the Northern Territory and Queensland?

Answer: Gulf of Carpentaria

10. Where would you find the Hamersley Range?

Answer: Western Australia

The Hamersley Ranges are the oldest in Australia and date back 3500 million years. They are in the Pilbara region of WA.
Source: Author mr_mrsdunn

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