Australia’s symbols and national anthem
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Question 15 of 21
Australia’s symbols and national anthem
Why is opal important to Australia?
A
It is the national gemstone and linked to Aboriginal stories.OCB gives the opal two meanings — national gemstone and a place in Aboriginal legend.
B
It is the rarest gemstone in the world.
C
It is mined only in one region of Australia.
D
It represents Australian cultural heritage.
WhyOCB gives the opal two meanings — national gemstone and a place in Aboriginal legend. Source: Our Common Bond, Part 1 — "Australia's symbols" (national gemstone).