Australia has only one range of mountains called the Great Dividing Range

Australia only has two major rivers on the entire continent- the Darling river and the Murray river

Australia is the world’s smallest continent

The continent consists of Australia, new Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and several nearby islands

New Zealand consists of two main islands- North island and South island

It is located on the Ring of Fire

The Southern Alps run down the middle of the island

The north island has active volcanoes and hot springs called geysers that shoot sprays of steam and boiling water into the air

Geyser

The Great Dividing Range mountains block moisture-bearing winds, and make the interior dry

This desert region is called the “outback” Within the outback is an huge rock

outcropping called the Uluru (Ayers Rock)

Outback

Is located off the northeast coast of Australia

Is a 1250 mile long chain many different coral reefs