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Australian Geography and Cycles

Australian Geography and Cycles

Australian map with water cycle illustration

🏙️ Part 1: Australian States and Capitals

1. Match each Australian state or territory with its capital city:
1. New South Wales
2. Victoria
3. Queensland
4. Western Australia
5. South Australia
A. Adelaide
B. Brisbane
C. Sydney
D. Perth
E. Melbourne
2. Circle the capital city of Australia:

Sydney

Melbourne

Canberra

Brisbane

3. Fill in the missing capitals:

The capital of Tasmania is ____________.

The capital of the Northern Territory is ____________.

💧 Part 2: The Water Cycle

4. Put the steps of the water cycle in order by numbering them 1-4:

____ Water falls as rain (precipitation)

____ Water vapour rises and forms clouds (condensation)

____ Water flows back to rivers and oceans (collection)

____ The sun heats water and it becomes vapour (evaporation)

5. Draw and label the water cycle in the box below. Include: sun, clouds, rain, and water:
6. True or False? Circle your answer:

The water cycle happens only in Australia: True / False

The sun is important for the water cycle: True / False

🪨 Part 3: The Rock Cycle

7. Check all the types of rocks you can find in nature:

Sedimentary rocks (like sandstone)

Igneous rocks (like lava rock)

Metamorphic rocks (like marble)

Plastic rocks

8. Fill in the blanks about rocks:

Rocks can ________ over time. Uluru is a famous rock formation in ____________. Heat and pressure can change rocks into ____________ rocks.

9. Draw a rock you might find in your local area:

🌍 Part 4: Continents and Oceans

10. How many continents are there in the world?

5

6

7

8

11. Check all the continents from the list below:

Australia

Pacific Ocean

Asia

Europe

Indian Ocean

Africa

12. Name two oceans that surround Australia:

1. ____________ Ocean

2. ____________ Ocean

13. Why is it important to learn about our world?

🤔 Part 5: Thinking About Our Environment

14. How do the water cycle and rock cycle help people and animals?
15. Draw your favourite Australian landmark or natural feature:
16. What is one new thing you learned today about Australia or our world?
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