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Australian Geography Basics

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  1. 1. What is the capital city of Australia?

    Correct answer: A. Canberra

    Explanation: Canberra is the capital city of Australia.

  2. 2. Which Australian state is the largest by area?

    Correct answer: A. Western Australia

    Explanation: Western Australia is the largest Australian state by area.

  3. 3. Which ocean is west of Australia?

    Correct answer: A. Indian Ocean

    Explanation: The Indian Ocean lies to the west of Australia.

  4. 4. Which landmark is a large sandstone rock formation in the Northern Territory?

    Correct answer: A. Uluru

    Explanation: Uluru is a large sandstone formation in the Northern Territory.

  5. 5. Which Australian state is an island south of the mainland?

    Correct answer: A. Tasmania

    Explanation: Tasmania is an island state south of mainland Australia.

  6. 6. Which reef system lies off northeastern Australia?

    Correct answer: A. Great Barrier Reef

    Explanation: The Great Barrier Reef lies off the coast of Queensland in northeastern Australia.

  7. 7. Which city is the capital of South Australia?

    Correct answer: A. Adelaide

    Explanation: Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia.

  8. 8. What is the name of Australia's highest mountain?

    Correct answer: A. Mount Kosciuszko

    Explanation: Mount Kosciuszko is Australia's highest mountain.

  9. 9. Which direction is New Zealand from Australia?

    Correct answer: A. East

    Explanation: New Zealand is generally east or southeast of Australia.

  10. 10. Which climate is common in much of central Australia?

    Correct answer: A. Arid or desert

    Explanation: Much of central Australia has an arid or desert climate.