Geography of Australia

During which period of the year are tourists MOST LIKELY to flock to Australia's beaches?

• December – March

• March-June

• June-September

• September-December

What is the large area with very low population density known as?

• the Outback

• Ayers Rock

• Great Barrier Reef

• Great Dividing Range

If Mya sails northeast from Brisbane, the capital of the Australian state of Queensland, what body of water will she travel across?

• Gulf of Mexico

• Coral Sea

• Hudson Bay

• Caribbean Sea

Giovanni and his family are planning a trip to Australia and want to stay in the Australian state closest to the Great Barrier Reef. Based on this, where should Giovanni and his family plan on staying?

• Victoria

• Tasmania

• Queensland

• New South Wales

Australia creates about 75% of its electricity using what type of fuel, of which Australia has an abundant domestic supply?

• Natural Gas

• Wool

• Oil

• Coal

Why is it expensive for most people in the world to visit Australia?

• Most people have to travel a great distance to reach Australia.

• Food costs a lot in Australia since most of it is imported

• Most tourists pay for personal guides to show them the best sights.

• Hotels charge a lot because Australians earn high minimum wages.

Australia is the world's biggest producer of

• Gold

• Cotton

• Wool

• Computers

Very few people live in the Australian Outback because it has

• a rugged and mountainous terrain.

• many wetlands and poor soil.

• dense rain forests and high humidity.

• high temperatures and little rain.

Where is the Great Artesian Basin located?

• X

• W

• Y

• Z

Which letter represents the Great Victoria Desert?

• Z

• X

• W

• Y