What Do You Know About Coober Pedy, Australia?

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1/10 Questions

Coober Pedy is sometimes referred to as?
- Uptown light
- Busy town
- Opal capital of the world
- City of light

About This Quiz

Coober Pedy is a small town in South Australia. The town got its name from the local term kupa-piti meaning boys’ waterhole. How good is your geography?

What Do You Know About Coober Pedy, Australia? - Quiz

2.

Coober Pedy is highly known for the mining of?
- Steel
- Opal
- Rubber
- Gold
Correct Answer

A. Opal

Explanation

Coober Pedy is highly known for the mining of opal. Opal is a precious gemstone that is valued for its unique play of colors. Coober Pedy, located in South Australia, is one of the world's largest sources of opal. The town is famous for its opal mines and attracts many tourists who come to explore the underground mines and purchase opal jewelry and souvenirs. The mining industry has played a significant role in the economy of Coober Pedy, making opal the correct answer.

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3.

Residents of the town live in caves bored into the hillsides due to?
- Cold
- Heat
- Erosion
- Flood
Correct Answer

A. Heat

Explanation

The residents of the town live in caves bored into the hillsides due to the heat. This suggests that the climate in the town is extremely hot, making it more comfortable and cooler for the residents to live in caves rather than traditional houses. The caves provide natural insulation and protection from the heat, allowing the residents to escape the extreme temperatures outside.

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4.

Coober Pedy residents often build below-ground caves called?
- Houses
- Dugouts
- Basement
- Pantry
Correct Answer

A. Dugouts

Explanation

Coober Pedy residents often build below-ground caves called "dugouts" because the town is located in a hot and arid region of Australia. Building underground provides insulation from extreme temperatures, making it more comfortable to live in. Additionally, it helps to protect against dust storms and provides a unique architectural style to the town.

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5.

Coober Pedy is located halfway between Alice Springs and?
- Utah
- Taho
- Adelaide
- Broadway
Correct Answer

A. Adelaide

Explanation

Coober Pedy is located halfway between Alice Springs and Adelaide. This means that it is equidistant from both cities, with Adelaide being the correct answer.

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6.

In what year was the sealing of the Stuart Highway completed?
- 1994
- 1987
- 1960
- 1957
Correct Answer

A. 1987

Explanation

The Stuart Highway is a major road in Australia that runs from Darwin in the Northern Territory to Port Augusta in South Australia. The sealing of the Stuart Highway refers to the process of paving the road surface to make it suitable for all weather conditions. The completion of this process indicates that the entire length of the highway was paved by that year. Therefore, the correct answer is 1987, as it signifies the year when the sealing of the Stuart Highway was finished.

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7.

Who was the first European explorer to pass near the site of Coober Pedy?
- Bim Joe
- John McDouall Stuart
- Sam Dune
- Jim Rivers
Correct Answer

A. John McDouall Stuart

Explanation

John McDouall Stuart was the first European explorer to pass near the site of Coober Pedy. This implies that he was the first European to venture close to Coober Pedy during his exploration activities.

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8.

In what year was the first opal found in Coober Pedy?
- 1915
- 1999
- 1980
- 1987
Correct Answer

A. 1915

Explanation

The first opal was found in Coober Pedy in 1915.

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9.

In 1915, opal was discovered in Coober Pedy by?
- Charles Pratt
- Will Mason
- Wille Hutchison
- John Byer
Correct Answer

A. Wille Hutchison

Explanation

Wille Hutchison is the correct answer because he was the one who discovered opal in Coober Pedy in 1915.

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10.

In what year was the town established?
- 1920
- 1970
- 1915
- 1934
Correct Answer

A. 1915

Explanation

The correct answer is 1915. This implies that the town was established in that particular year.

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