Week 1 Australian Environment Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
Q
Marsupial
A
Mammal species that give birth to babies before they mature. The development of each baby is completed in their mother’s pouch, outside the mother’s body
2
Q
Monotreme
A
Egg-laying mammal species
3
Q
Flora
A
Plant life
4
Q
Fauna
A
Animal life
5
Q
The pacific rim
A
Countries that border the Pacific Ocean
6
Q
What is the commonwealth of australia made up of?
A
Six states and two continental territories
7
Q
The federal capital of Australia?
A
Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
8
Q
Vegetation in Australia is dominated by two major tree groups…
A
Eucalyptus and Acacia
9
Q
If you are not a marsupial mammal you are_______
A
Placental
10
Q
What are the three species of monotremes?
A
Platypus and two species of Echidina
11
Q
Endemic
A
Where plants or animals are naturally found
