Rottnest Island, Western Australia

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1. Which of the following flora has its name preceded by name 'Rottnest Island'? All of these Daisy Pine Tea Tree

2. There is no 'private' ownership of land on Rottnest Island. True False

3. The aboriginal name for Rottnest Island is 'Wadjemup'. What is the meaning of the name 'Wadjemup'? Place across the water Wade across water Land of no water Small sand in water

4. Which Australian marsupial is responsible for the name of 'Rottnest Island'? Bilby Quoll Quokka Bandicoot

5. Rottnest Island does not have its own water supply. Accordingly a desalination plant was installed. How is this predominantly powered? Diesel fuel Water turbine Solar power Wind turbine

6. Two of Rottnest Island's attractions are sets of cannons installed at Oliver Hill and Bickley Point. What were these guns built to protect? The Swan Brewery Perth's central business district Fremantle Harbour Kwinana'a industrial area

7. What association do the names 'Lady Elizabeth', 'Mira Flores', and 'Denton Holme' have with Rottnest Island? Vessels wrecked on the island's coast Native island rose varieties Pioneering settlers Wings of the Rottnest Arms Hotel

8. Fishing and diving are very popular at Rottnest Island. What form of fishing season opens November 15 and runs through until June 30 each year? Crayfish (Rock Lobster) Marron Abalone Balchin Groper

9. The annual 'Rottnest Channel Swim' is an open water, 20 kilometre swimming event that commences from which point? Fremantle Port Perth's Barrack Street Jetty Carnac Island Cottesloe Beach

10. Which of the following buildings, that played significant roles in the history of Rottnest Island, is now used as a form of tourist accommodation? Kingstown Permanent Barracks State Governor's summer residence All are being utilised Boy's Reformatory