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Quiz about Symbols of New South Wales
Quiz about Symbols of New South Wales

Symbols of New South Wales Trivia Quiz


New South Wales is a state on the east coast of Australia. It was founded as a penal colony by Great Britain. What do you know about the symbols of this land?

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Author
dcpddc478
Time
2 mins
Type
Photo Quiz
Quiz #
397,060
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
251
Last 3 plays: HumblePie7 (4/10), Guest 107 (8/10), Guest 139 (5/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What is the Flower Symbol of New South Wales? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which bird is the symbol for New South Wales? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What is the State Colour for New South Wales? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What is the Gemstone for New South Wales? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What is the State Animal for New South Wales? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. This city is the capital of New South Wales. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What is the animal to the left on the Coat of Arms of New South Wales? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What body of water borders New South Wales on the east? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Mandageria fairfaxi is the State Fossil for New South Wales and is from which period? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which fish is the State Fish Emblem of New South Wales? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What is the Flower Symbol of New South Wales?

Answer: Waratah

The waratah is a flashy plant that has red, pink or white flowers. They are found in eastern NSW and Tasmania. The other three are found in Iceland.
2. Which bird is the symbol for New South Wales?

Answer: Kookaburra

The kookaburra is a bird that is native to Australia and New Guinea. It is known for its loud raucous call. It is carnivorous, making dinner out of insects, small reptiles and mice.
3. What is the State Colour for New South Wales?

Answer: Sky blue

Sky blue is the State Colour of New South Wales. This is due to the sunshine and sky that show overhead most days of the year.
4. What is the Gemstone for New South Wales?

Answer: Black opal

The State Gemstone for New South Wales is one of the rarest in the world. It is the black opal. It has many colors and a background of black.
5. What is the State Animal for New South Wales?

Answer: Duckbilled platypus

The duckbilled platypus is endemic to the eastern parts of Australia. It lays eggs and the males are venomous. It is protected and very unique.
6. This city is the capital of New South Wales.

Answer: Sydney

Sydney is the most populous city in Australia as well as the capital of New South Wales. Residents of the city are known as "Sydneysiders". The area is prone to bushfires.
7. What is the animal to the left on the Coat of Arms of New South Wales?

Answer: Lion

The Coat of Arms of New South Wales features a kangaroo and a lion. The motto contains the Latin inscription "Orta recens quam pura nites" which, in English, means "Newly risen, how brightly you shine".
8. What body of water borders New South Wales on the east?

Answer: Tasman Sea

The Tasman Sea is located between the southwest coast of Australia and the island nation of New Zealand. It is known as "The Ditch" to those who live in the area.
9. Mandageria fairfaxi is the State Fossil for New South Wales and is from which period?

Answer: Devonian

The Devonian Geologic Age started approximately 400 million years ago. The Mandageria fairfaxi was a fish that was abundant in this time period. This fish had a functional neck joint, was torpedo shaped, and carnivorous.
10. Which fish is the State Fish Emblem of New South Wales?

Answer: Blue groper

The blue groper is the State Fish Emblem of New South Wales. It is a bright blue wrasse type of fish. They are usually female but when the dominant male dies the largest female will turn into a male. They are found in coastal waters off southern Australia.
Source: Author dcpddc478

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