Australia - The Land Down Under
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Which river does the Délgado Chalbaud in the Guiana Highlands flow into?

  • Amazon River (correct)
  • Mackenzie River
  • Yukon River
  • Mississippi River

    • What is the world's third-longest river?

  • Murray River
  • Mississippi River (correct)
  • Yukon River
  • Mackenzie River

    • Which river is described in Mark Twain's works?

  • Délgado Chalbaud
  • Mississippi River (correct)
  • Mackenzie River
  • Yukon River

    • Which of the following is NOT a tributary of the Mississippi River?

    <p>Yukon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the origin of the Mackenzie River?

    <p>Great Slave Lake, Northwest Territories, Canada</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the sea into which the Mackenzie River empties?

    <p>Beaufort Sea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which river is known for its potential for hydroelectric power?

    <p>Yukon River</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the Klondike Gold Rush along the Yukon River?

    <p>Discovery of gold on a tributary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which river flows through Canada and Alaska?

    <p>Yukon River</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the core vocabulary word mentioned in the section 'Chang Jiang—The Yangtze River'?

    <p>Flood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the person in charge of the boat give up trying to steer on the Chang Jiang River?

    <p>Wild water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a gorge according to the text?

    <p>A narrow space between cliffs or mountains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the boat shoot out like a cannonball from a cannon?

    <p>River rapids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What continent is the Yangtze River located on?

    <p>Asia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action did everyone in the boat take when 'Rocks ahead!' was shouted?

    <p>Worked hard to keep the boat from tipping over</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to a man-made barrier built across a river to hold back water?

    <p>Dam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What geographical feature causes a river to become calm and peaceful after wild waters?

    <p>Gorge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the four major oceans?

    <p>Southern Ocean</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which region of Australia is snow most likely to fall?

    <p>Eastern side, along the Great Dividing Range</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to refer to the less populous areas in the middle of the Australian continent, far from large cities?

    <p>Outback</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the Pacific Ocean is true?

    <p>It extends over about one-third of the surface of Earth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which grade do students in Core Knowledge schools first learn about hemispheres?

    <p>Grade 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the western portion and central region of Australia?

    <p>Hot and dry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do most Australians live?

    <p>Near the eastern and southeastern coasts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following oceans separates North and South America from Asia and Australia?

    <p>Pacific Ocean</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to refer to Australia in the text?

    <p>The land down under</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a reservoir?

    <p>A body of water created by humans for storing water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the source of a river?

    <p>The starting point or beginning of a river's water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a delta?

    <p>Land created by silt deposits at the mouth of a river</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a civilization?

    <p>A society or group of people with similar beliefs, customs, language, and government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mouth of a river?

    <p>The place where a river empties into a sea or other large body of water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which river is located in Asia and was mentioned in the text?

    <p>Yangtze River</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a reservoir?

    <p>To store water for human use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a feature of a river?

    <p>Tributary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of a river delta?

    <p>It allows for the formation of civilizations due to rich soil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the imaginary line that divides Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres called?

    <p>Equator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of Earth is known as the Southern Hemisphere?

    <p>Antarctica</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the geographic area that occupies half of the Earth known as?

    <p>Hemisphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which line divides Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres?

    <p>Prime Meridian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which hemisphere is North America located?

    <p>Western Hemisphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hemisphere contains all four hemispheres (Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western)?

    <p>Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the latitude of the equator?

    <p>$0^\circ$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which imaginary line runs from the North Pole to the South Pole going through the Royal Observatory in Greenwich?

    <p>$0^{\circ}$ Longitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Rivers and Geography

    • Délgado Chalbaud flows into the Caroni River in the Guiana Highlands.
    • The world's third-longest river is the Yangtze River (Chang Jiang) in China.
    • Mark Twain's works prominently feature the Mississippi River.
    • Among the options, the Ohio River is NOT a tributary of the Mississippi River.
    • The Mackenzie River originates from the Great Slave Lake.
    • The Mackenzie River empties into the Beaufort Sea.
    • The Siong River is known for its high potential for hydroelectric power generation.
    • The Klondike Gold Rush along the Yukon River was sparked by gold discoveries in 1896.
    • The Yukon River flows through both Canada and Alaska.

    Chang Jiang—The Yangtze River

    • The core vocabulary word mentioned is "Gorge."
    • Steering became challenging on the Chang Jiang River due to strong currents and rapids.
    • A gorge is a narrow valley between mountains or hills, often with steep rocky walls.
    • A boat might shoot out like a cannonball due to fast-moving water that pushes it forcefully forward.
    • The Yangtze River is located on the continent of Asia.
    • When "Rocks ahead!" was shouted, everyone in the boat braced for impact or maneuvered to avoid danger.
    • A dam is a man-made barrier built across a river to hold back water.
    • Calm and peaceful waters in a river are often caused by geographical features like lakes or wetlands that slow down flow after wild waters.

    Oceans and Regions

    • The Indian Ocean is NOT one of the four major oceans.
    • Snow is most likely to fall in the Australian region of the Snowy Mountains.
    • The term used for less populous areas far from large cities in the middle of Australia is "Outback."
    • The Pacific Ocean statement that is true often relates to its size or significance in trade.
    • Students in Core Knowledge schools learn about hemispheres in the second grade.
    • The western portion and central region of Australia are generally arid and sparsely populated, featuring deserts and small towns.
    • Most Australians live along the eastern coastline, near major cities like Sydney and Melbourne.
    • The ocean separating North and South America from Asia and Australia is the Pacific Ocean.
    • Australia is referred to as "The Land Down Under" in various contexts.

    River Terms and Features

    • A reservoir is an artificial lake used for water storage and management.
    • The source of a river is where it begins, often recognized by springs, lakes, or melting glaciers.
    • A delta is landform created at the mouth of a river where it meets a body of water, consisting of sediment deposited.
    • A civilization is a complex society characterized by urban development, social stratification, and cultural achievements.
    • The mouth of a river is where it opens into a larger body of water such as an ocean or sea.

    Hemispheres and Geography

    • The river mentioned in Asia is likely the Mekong or Indus River, known for its cultural significance.
    • A reservoir's primary purpose is to store water for irrigation, drinking, flood control, or hydroelectric power.
    • A feature that is NOT typically associated with a river might include oceanic characteristics.
    • Significance of a river delta includes providing rich soil for agriculture and serving as a habitat for diverse ecosystems.
    • The imaginary line dividing Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres is the Equator.
    • The Southern Hemisphere is the part of Earth located south of the Equator.
    • The geographic area occupying half of Earth is referred to as a hemisphere.
    • The Prime Meridian is the line dividing Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres.
    • North America is located in the Northern and Western Hemispheres.
    • The hemisphere containing all four quadrants is the Northern Hemisphere.
    • The latitude of the equator is 0 degrees.
    • The meridian passing through Greenwich is known as the Prime Meridian.

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    Learn about Australia, the smallest continent known as 'the land down under'. Discover the diverse climate in different regions and the geographical features of Australia. Get insights into the population distribution along the coastlines and major geographical landmarks.

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