Experience Australian Landscapes

by Marilyn Jones
Introduction · Questions · Web Resources · The Big Question · Conclusion

Introduction

What is it like where you live?

There are many types of different areas called landscapes where the land looks and feels very different.

Here are some questions for you to answer and you will discover that there is more to see about Australia than you think! 

Questions

  1. Look at all the deserts in Australia.  What are their names?  Choose an animal from the desert to colour.
  2. Are the snowy areas of Australia highlands or lowlands?
  3. Would you find swamps in dry areas of Australia?
  4. What is Australia's longest river?  What is the longest river in your state?
  5. Write three words that describe this outback environment.
  6. How well can you match the capital city to the picture?

Web Resources Links

Australian landscapes - deserts
Australian landscapes - Snowy Mountains pictures
Australian landscapes - swamp
Australian landscapes - rivers
Australian landscapes - outback
Guess the capital city

The Big Question

You have now seen the many different landscapes that are found in Australia.

Which landscape would you like to live in? Why?

Which landscape wouldn't you like to live in? Why?

Conclusion

Wow!

Did you realise that Australia had so many different types of landscapes?


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