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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. 1. What is the capital city of Australia?

    • A. Canberra
    • B. Sydney
    • C. Melbourne
    • D. Brisbane

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

    • A. Western Australia
    • B. Victoria
    • C. Tasmania
    • D. Queensland

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  3. 3. Which ocean is west of Australia?

    • A. Indian Ocean
    • B. Pacific Ocean
    • C. Atlantic Ocean
    • D. Arctic Ocean

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

    • A. Adelaide
    • B. Perth
    • C. Darwin
    • D. Hobart

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

    • A. East
    • B. West
    • C. Northwest
    • D. Directly north

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  10. 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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