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Australian Geography Basics
Review Australian states, territories, landmarks, climate, and maps with this classroom-friendly geography quiz.
- Subject
- Geography
- Grade
- Upper Primary
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Questions
- 10
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1. What is the capital city of Australia?
- A. Canberra
- B. Sydney
- C. Melbourne
- D. Brisbane
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2. Which Australian state is the largest by area?
- A. Western Australia
- B. Victoria
- C. Tasmania
- D. Queensland
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3. Which ocean is west of Australia?
- A. Indian Ocean
- B. Pacific Ocean
- C. Atlantic Ocean
- D. Arctic Ocean
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4. Which landmark is a large sandstone rock formation in the Northern Territory?
- A. Uluru
- B. Bondi Beach
- C. Mount Kosciuszko
- D. Great Ocean Road
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5. Which Australian state is an island south of the mainland?
- A. Tasmania
- B. New South Wales
- C. South Australia
- D. Queensland
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6. Which reef system lies off northeastern Australia?
- A. Great Barrier Reef
- B. Belize Barrier Reef
- C. Red Sea Reef
- D. Ningaloo Shelf only
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7. Which city is the capital of South Australia?
- A. Adelaide
- B. Perth
- C. Darwin
- D. Hobart
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8. What is the name of Australia's highest mountain?
- A. Mount Kosciuszko
- B. Mount Everest
- C. Mount Cook
- D. Mount Fuji
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9. Which direction is New Zealand from Australia?
- A. East
- B. West
- C. Northwest
- D. Directly north
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10. Which climate is common in much of central Australia?
- A. Arid or desert
- B. Polar ice
- C. Tropical rainforest only
- D. Alpine tundra only
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