Question 1: Welcome to beautiful Blue Mountains National Park. Which country are we in?
A Australia
B New Zealand
C Zimbabwe
Spread across more than 2,000 square kilometres in New South Wales, Australia, the Blue Mountains National Park is part of the Greater Blue Mountains Area. Despite what its name suggests, the region is characterised by plateau escarpments, shaped by the courses of several large rivers. It is home to a wide range of animals and birds, including endangered species like the regent honeyeater and the broad-headed snake.
Correct Answer: Australia
Question 2: Whose diet consists mainly of eucalyptus leaves?
A Koala
B Giraffe
C Alpaca
Eucalyptus leaves are the primary food source of koalas, whose specialised digestive systems break down the toxic compounds they contain. There are over 600 species of eucalyptus, but these animals only eat around 30 of them. Koalas have relatively small brains, which limit their ability to perform complex tasks. So, if eucalyptus leaves are plucked and laid out on a flat surface, koalas may refuse to eat them because it deviates from their routine of feeding directly from branches.
Correct Answer: Koala
Question 3: Australia is famous for its kangaroos. Which statement about kangaroos is true?
A They’re carnivores
B They can’t swim
C They outnumber people in Australia
As of January 2025, Australia is home to around 27 million people. In comparison, the kangaroo population in the last decade is believed to have ranged between 30 and 50 million.
Correct Answer: They outnumber people in Australia