🗺️ Part 1: Locating Lake Eyre

1. In which Australian state is Lake Eyre located?

Queensland

South Australia

Western Australia

Northern Territory

2. Lake Eyre is Australia's _____________ lake.

deepest

largest

smallest

highest

3. Which geographical features are near Lake Eyre? (Check all that apply)

Great Dividing Range

Simpson Desert

Strzelecki Desert

Blue Mountains

💧 Part 2: Understanding Lake Eyre's Features

4. Complete the sentence: Lake Eyre is a _____________ lake, which means it contains high levels of salt.

Answer: _________________________

5. Lake Eyre fills with water:

All year round

Only during heavy rainfall periods

Only in winter

Never

6. When Lake Eyre is dry, what can you see on its surface?

7. Explain why Lake Eyre is important to Australia's geography. Write two reasons:

Reason 1: _______________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

Reason 2: _______________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

8. In the space below, draw a simple outline map of Australia and mark the location of Lake Eyre with an 'X'. Label South Australia.

9. Extension Challenge: Research and name one other unique Australian geographical feature that is similar to Lake Eyre:

10. Reflection: Why do you think it's important for Australians to learn about Lake Eyre?