Geography Quiz

Australia is divided into how many regions?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What is the name of the massive, solid stone located in the Central Lowlands of Australia?

• Great Barrier Reef

• Southern Alps

• Ayers Rock

• Lake Taupo

What is the Great Barrier Reef primarily made up of?

• Sand dunes

• Coral reefs

• Volcanic rocks

• Glaciers

Which island is located just off Australia’s southeastern coast?

• North Island

• South Island

• Tasmania

• Fiji

What is the largest lake in New Zealand?

• Lake Victoria

• Lake Taupo

• Lake Superior

• Lake Michigan

What is the region called where New Zealand is located, known for active volcanoes and frequent earthquakes?

• The Great Dividing Range

• The Outback

• The Ring of Fire

• The Southern Alps

What type of climate is found in the northern third of Australia?

• Tropical

• Subtropical

• Desert

• Temperate

Which season in Australia is characterized by heavy winds and rainfall due to monsoons?

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Autumn

What is a major problem in central and western Australia due to its desert climate?

• Flooding

• Drought

• Earthquakes

• Hurricanes

What type of climate is found in most areas on North Island and South Island of New Zealand?

• Tropical

• Subtropical

• Mild, temperate

• Desert