Geography Quiz

Which sea separates Australia from New Zealand?

• Coral Sea

• Tasman Sea

• Arafura Sea

• Timor Sea

What is the smallest continent in the world?

• Europe

• Antarctica

• Australia

• South America

Which ocean surrounds the western and southern coasts of Australia?

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

What is the name of the large bay located on the southern side of Australia?

• Great Australian Bight

• Gulf of Carpentaria

• Coral Sea

• Tasman Bay

Which reef runs for more than 1,600 miles off the northeastern shores of Australia?

• Ningaloo Reef

• Great Barrier Reef

• Belize Barrier Reef

• Mesoamerican Reef

What is the main physical area of New Zealand composed of?

• A large mainland and the island of Tasmania

• Two main islands separated from Australia by the Tasman Sea

• A single large island

• A series of small islands

What are Wallace's and Weber's Lines used to account for?

• Differences in climate between regions

• Differences in biodiversity between the Austral realm and the Asian realm

• Differences in human population density

• Differences in economic development

What has the historic isolation of New Zealand and Australia caused?

• Increased human migration

• Development of unique biodiversity

• Higher levels of pollution

• Economic decline

What is Wallace's Line?

• A. A line of division between the Asian realm and the Austral realm

• B. A line of division between Europe and Asia

• C. A line of division between North America and South America

• D. A line of division between Africa and Europe

Which animals are mentioned as examples of marsupials in the text?

• A. Lions, tigers, and bears

• B. Kangaroos, wallabies, and koalas

• C. Elephants, giraffes, and zebras

• D. Penguins, seals, and whales