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Picture Perfect! Trivia Quiz


If you look past the sweltering climate and the array of dangerous critters, you'll find some really unique Australian landmarks unlike anywhere else in the world. Here are ten of them.

A photo quiz by eburge. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
eburge
Time
5 mins
Type
Photo Quiz
Quiz #
345,279
Updated
Jan 15 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
7089
Awards
Top 5% quiz!
Last 3 plays: chrissymc (9/10), Rezziuq22 (6/10), fado72 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. The Great Barrier Reef stretches an amazing 2,600 km along Australia's eastern shore. Near which body of water, which separates Australia from the island of New Guinea, can the northernmost part of this stunning reef be found? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The Twelve Apostles, located in Victoria, are a group of rock formations jutting out of the sea situated just off the coast from which historic Australian road? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Einstein maintained that God didn't play dice with the universe. Which site in the Northern Territory of Australia appears to be the remnants of a different biblical game? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Sydney Harbour, and its iconic bridge, are known around the world, but what wider body of water contains Sydney Harbour? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which picturesque wine region, noted for its German influence, is located northeast of Adelaide? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Wave Rock, a truly unique sight, is located near the Western Australian town of Hyden, and is primarily composed of which igneous rock? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. As the 'Opal Capital of the World', you'll certainly be able to see opal mines at Coober Pedy. What other unusual attractions will you find there? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. At the iconic Umoona Museum's Aboriginal Interpretive Centre, visitors can see an authentic 'wiltja' - what is a wiltja? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Kakadu National Park, an oasis in the outback, is truly one of the great wonders of Australia. In which state or territory will you find this UNESCO World Heritage Site? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which island, a short ferry trip from Victoria Point in Brisbane, Queensland, has a name which means 'red rock' in the native Aboriginal language, and is home to koalas, emus, possums, and a flock of wild peacocks? Hint



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1. The Great Barrier Reef stretches an amazing 2,600 km along Australia's eastern shore. Near which body of water, which separates Australia from the island of New Guinea, can the northernmost part of this stunning reef be found?

Answer: Torres Strait

The Great Barrier Reef is considered as one of the seven Natural Wonders of the World (according to a list compiled by CNN), and as one of the Seven Underwater Wonders of the World (according to a list compiled by CEDAM International).
The warm clear water around the reef supports one of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet and is the home to a large population of the leatherback sea turtle, which is critically endangered.
2. The Twelve Apostles, located in Victoria, are a group of rock formations jutting out of the sea situated just off the coast from which historic Australian road?

Answer: Great Ocean Road

Once part of the mainland itself, the Twelve Apostles were caused by the erosion of the cliffside by waves, which gradually wore it away to make arches. These arches then disintegrated, leaving the great limestone stacks, which have become an iconic part of Australian tourism. 1922 saw the formations renamed from Sow and Piglets to The Twelve Apostles, despite there being only nine of them.

The Great Ocean Road, along which the Apostles are found, traverse over 240km on Victoria's southwestern coast, and is a memorial to those lost during World War I.
3. Einstein maintained that God didn't play dice with the universe. Which site in the Northern Territory of Australia appears to be the remnants of a different biblical game?

Answer: Devils Marbles

Located in the middle of nowhere in the Northern Territory of Australia, the Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve (no apostrophe) is called Karlu Karlu in the Aboriginal language of Warumungu. Although most pictures, such as the one here, show two giant stones, there are actually many 'marbles' located around the 1800 hectare/4500 acre reserve. Erosion is responsible for the granite boulders, which were originally a solid slab of granite millions of years ago.
4. Sydney Harbour, and its iconic bridge, are known around the world, but what wider body of water contains Sydney Harbour?

Answer: Port Jackson

Port Jackson was named by Captain Cook, after the then-First Admiral of the Fleet of the British Navy, in 1770. There are actually two bridges across the Harbour, with the other now being known as the ANZAC Bridge.
5. Which picturesque wine region, noted for its German influence, is located northeast of Adelaide?

Answer: Barossa Valley

Whilst most Australian wine regions have a heavy British influence, the Barossa Valley was colonised by German settlers in the 1840s. This makes the Barossa Valley one of Australia's oldest wine-producing regions.
6. Wave Rock, a truly unique sight, is located near the Western Australian town of Hyden, and is primarily composed of which igneous rock?

Answer: Granite

The aptly-named Wave Rock does indeed resemble a wave about to break. The 15-metre high granite formation was formed nearly 3 billion years ago, though the distinctive shape is only around 60 million years old. Though it does require a four-hour drive from Perth to reach it, it still attracts a fair number of visitors annually, who marvel at its spectacular form and the nearby native flora.
7. As the 'Opal Capital of the World', you'll certainly be able to see opal mines at Coober Pedy. What other unusual attractions will you find there?

Answer: Underground churches

Coober Pedy found its fame in 1915 when prospectors looking for gold stumbled upon opals instead. Miners soon learned to escape the heat of the South Australia desert by creating 'dugouts', underground living quarters. Churches were also built underground, like the one pictured.

Besides homes and churches, you can also visit an underground restaurant, bar and even an art gallery. Incidentally, Coober Pedy was featured in the second season of the TV show, "The Amazing Race".
8. At the iconic Umoona Museum's Aboriginal Interpretive Centre, visitors can see an authentic 'wiltja' - what is a wiltja?

Answer: A temporary shelter

A wiltja was a temporary sunshade type of shelter, and they were often simply abandoned after use, rather than being packed up and moved on with the nomadic Aborigine builders. Umoona Opal Mine and Museum are in the town of Coober Pedy, South Australia, famous for the production of the beautiful Australian opal gemstones.

The Aboriginal Interpretive Centre has displays of Aboriginal artefacts and artwork, and also tells the traditional 'Dreamtime' story of how the opal was created.
9. Kakadu National Park, an oasis in the outback, is truly one of the great wonders of Australia. In which state or territory will you find this UNESCO World Heritage Site?

Answer: Northern Territory

Located just south of the Northern Territory's capital of Darwin and covering an area of nearly 20,000 sq km, Kakadu National Park is home to a veritable potpourri of Australian flora and fauna. Many endangered Australian species call Kakadu home, so its designation as a national park in 1979 helped to ensure the protection of the native creatures, as well as preserve the heritage of the Aboriginal tribes who inhabited the area well before white people stepped foot on the continent.

The National Park is also rich in uranium, and as such, is home to the Ranger Uranium Mine, which was established in 1980 and continues to be one of the world's most active mines.
10. Which island, a short ferry trip from Victoria Point in Brisbane, Queensland, has a name which means 'red rock' in the native Aboriginal language, and is home to koalas, emus, possums, and a flock of wild peacocks?

Answer: Coochiemudlo Island

Coochie, as it is affectionately known to the locals, is a popular destination for both residents of Brisbane and tourists. It has several miles of beautiful beaches, and various leisure facilities, as well as the diverse wildlife and plant species. Separating Coochiemudlo Island and the mainland is Moreton Bay, known as 'Quandamooka' in the Aboriginal language, and stretches from Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast down to Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast.
Source: Author eburge

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