Explore Australia's Marvels - A Quiz on the Land Down Under's Climate

What is the absolute location of Canberra, the capital of Australia?

35°S latitude and 149°E longitude

How does the location of Canberra explain the opposite seasons in Australia compared to those in the United States?

<p>Canberra is located in the Southern Hemisphere, which means the seasons are opposite to those of the United States located in the Northern Hemisphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>What were some of the things that made Australia seem like a strange place to European explorers?</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Winter in July, summer heat in January, animals carrying their young in pouches, flat and dry land, and different patterns of stars in the night sky.</p> Signup and view all the answers