Australia Worksheets

Related Standards: RI.6-8.1 & RH.6-8.8

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This seems a bit ironic, Australia is the smallest continent on Earth, but it is also one of the largest countries (land wise). Plopped right in a mix of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, Australia is found in the Southern Hemisphere. This means that the season it experiences are opposite that of the Northern Hemisphere and it makes for great conversation. These worksheets will have students breaking down the climate, people, and makings of this continent.

Australia Worksheets To Print:

The Geography - Some refer to it as a massive island. Remember that just because it isn't connected to other continents, it is still a continent itself. Australia is the world's smallest continent; it is roughly the size of the continental United States.
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The Capital City - Everyone always thinks that Sydney is the capital city, but it's Canberra. The other major cities of Australia, like Adelaide, Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Darwin, all lie along the extensive coastline.
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Natural Resources - They are the largest producers of bauxite. This is the main source of aluminum based products. The climate of Australia is suitable for growing a variety of agricultural products including wheat, barley, fruits and vegetables.
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The Cultures and People - Did you know that it has the largest Greek population outside of Greece? It is similar to the United States because both nations are made up of people who are immigrants or descendants of immigrants. O
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The Climate and Weather - Weather is crazy important to the people of this country. It has the world's most urbanised coastal dwelling populations. The only snow in country occurs in the Great Dividing Range of mountains that slices through the middle of the continent.
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Country at a Glance - A country where one-quarter of the population was born in an outside country. Only about 2% of the population is descended from the native people, called Aboriginal People and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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History of Australia - Did you know that Ugg boots where originally an Australian design? The citizens enjoy a high standard of living and a stable political system.
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Natural Plants and Animals - With over 75 species that exist nowhere else, I guess you can see they have some unique species. There are 159 species of marsupials found in country, the largest category of mammals on the continent.
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Contributions to the World - Australians love cooking TV shows. They produce more than any other nation (2 to 1). The Sydney Opera House is a worldrenown center, known for its outstanding architecture as well as for its cultural events.
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Cities and Territories - The continent of Australia only has a single country. Guess it's name? It is organized into six states and several territories. There are five states on the mainland.
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All About Australia

It is the smallest continent out of all the seven continents of the world. However, the mainland is the sixth-largest country. The word Australia has been derived from the Latin word terra australis incognita. It means ‘unknown southern land'. There are only four main countries in the continent. These countries include Australia, Tasmania, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea. There are also many other smaller islands located on the continent. The continent is surrounded by waters of the Indian and Pacific Ocean. The southeastern side of the world is occupied by Australia. The total area is around 7.6 million square kilometers.


Australia was formed around 200 million years ago. It formed when the single landmass of the world broke into smaller parts. It was a result of the continental drift. According to the archaeologists, people have been living on the continent for the past sixty to seventy thousand years.


Australia is known for its amazing wildlife. Several animal species reside on the continent. The most famous and well-known animals in Australia are Koalas, dingo, kangaroos, and wombats. There are also many deadly and dangerous animals in Australia as well. Many road signs are installed on the roads of Australia that warn them regarding kangaroos and other animals. It is possible that a kangaroo would just hop out of nowhere on the road. It can cause accidents.


Australia is a powerful country economically. Napoleon Bonaparte called it the land of small business. English is the national language of Australia. 300 other languages are also spoken on the continent. It is a multicultural country with a great lifestyle to offer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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