Australian Geography Practice Assessment

Which words best describes the climate in Australia's interior region?

• hot and flat

• warm and wet

• warm, cold and hilly

• cold and mountainous

Which statement best describes Australia's Outback region?

• It has long winters with heavy snow.

• It has the richest farmland in Australia that focus on raising Panda’s.

• It is mostly desert and dry grassland.

• It is covered by a tropical rain forest.

Which BEST describes where people live in Australia?

• in large cities

• on rural farm areas

• in the interior of the country

• on islands around the continent

Why is southeastern Australia a popular place for Australians to live?

• It is near Ayers Rock.

• Australians like living near the ocean.

• The government forces people to live in this area.

• The climate in this area is temperate, not too hot or cold.

Which of the following is one of Australia’s largest natural resources?

• A. The NBA All-Star Game.

• B. Beyoncé’s latest album.

• C. Coal, which burned for energy and used to provide electricity for the citizens of Australia.

• D. Are you really thinking about this one? Do not mark this one as an answer. It is not correct.

The _______ is the largest coral reef system in the world.

• Great Barrier Reef

• Coral Sea                       

• Ayers Rock                                    

• Pacific Ocean

These 2 large oceans surround the island of Australia.

• Coral Sea                     

•    Great Barrier Reef

• Ayers Rock                    

• Pacific  & Indian Ocean

This famous landmark is a sacred site for the local Aboriginal people.

• Coral Sea                                       

• Great Barrier Reef

• Ayers Rock                                    

• Pacific Ocean

Identify location #1 on the map.

• Great Victoria Desert

• Great Barrier Reef

• Coral Sea

• Ayers Rock

Identify location #2 on the map.

• Ayers Rock

• Great Victoria Desert

• Great Barrier Reef

• Coral Sea