Natural Features of Australia Quiz

• Name a famous desert in Australia?

• A. The Sahara Desert

• B. The Simpson Desert
  

• C. The Mojave Desert
  

• D. The Gobi Desert

• What are the characteristics of deserts in Australia?

• They are always cold and rainy.

• They have very little rainfall and extreme temperatures.

• They are covered with thick forests.

• They have many lakes and rivers.

What is the function of rivers in Australia?

• They provide a place for skiing and snowboarding.

• They are mainly used for mining gold.

• They support diverse ecosystems and contribute to the water cycle

• They are important for growing bananas.

• Name a famous river in Australia.

• Darling River

• The Amazon River

• The Nile River

• The Mississippi River

Describe the characteristics of mountains in Australia.

• They are flat and dry.

• They have high peaks, steep slopes, and can be covered in forests.

• They have high peaks, steep slopes, and can be covered in forests.

• High, rocky, steep landforms

Why are mountains important for biodiversity?

• They have a uniform climate with no seasonal changes.

• They are only important for human activities like skiing.

• They provide different habitats for a variety of plants and animals.

• They look after humans

• Which is the largest coral reef system in Australia?

• A. The Great Barrier Reef

• B. The Red Sea Coral Reef

• C. The Mesoamerican Barrier Reef

• D. The New Caledonia Barrier Reef

• What is the highest mountain in Australia?

• A. Mount Kosciuszko

• B. Mount Everest

• C. Mount Kilimanjaro

• D. Mount Fuji

• Which Australian desert is known for its red sand dunes?

• A. The Great Victoria Desert

• B. The Simpson Desert

• C. The Gibson Desert

• D. The Tanami Desert

• Which Australian mountain range is known for its scenic beauty?

• A. The Blue Mountains

• B. The Rocky Mountains

• C. The Andes

• D. The Alps