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Difficulty: EasyAustralian National Flag

The Australian National Flag consists of three main elements: the Union Jack, the Commonwealth Star, and which of the following symbols?

  1. A
    The Golden Wattle
  2. The Southern CrossAnswer
  3. C
    The Commonwealth Coat of Arms

Answer

The Southern Cross
The correct answer is the Southern Cross. The Australian National Flag features three distinct symbols: the Union Jack in the top left corner (representing British settlement), the Commonwealth Star in the bottom left (representing the states and territories), and the Southern Cross on the right (a constellation of five stars).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the known components of the Australian National Flag.
The Union Jack and the Commonwealth Star.
The question lists these as two of the three primary symbols.
2
Identify the third symbol located on the right side of the flag.
The Southern Cross.
The Southern Cross is the group of stars that represents the constellations visible in the Southern Hemisphere and is the third main element of the flag.

Key Concept

Identifying the three main elements of the Australian National Flag

Hints

1
Think about the group of stars on the right side of the blue flag.
2
This constellation is only visible in the Southern Hemisphere.

Practice More

Review the other two flags of Australia: the Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag.
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