Geography Quiz on Australia

Which ocean is located to the west of Australia?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

Which sea is located to the north of Australia?

• Coral Sea

• Timor Sea

• Tasman Sea

• Red Sea

What is the name of the large desert in the western part of Australia?

• Great Victoria Desert

• Great Sandy Desert

• Simpson Desert

• Great Basin Desert

Which two oceans surround Australia?

• The Atlantic Ocean and the Arctic Ocean

• The Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean

• The Southern Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean

• The Arctic Ocean and the Indian Ocean

Which areas of Australia are covered by woodlands and forests?

• Northern Australia

• Eastern Australia

• Western Australia

• Central Australia

Where is the Daintree Rainforest located?

• Southwestern coast of Australia

• Northeastern coast of Queensland, Australia

• Central Australia

• Southeastern coast of Australia

How old is the Daintree Rainforest thought to be?

• 50 million years old

• 75 million years old

• 100 million years old

• More than 100 million years old

Which of the following is a marsupial that lives in Australia?

• Kangaroo

• Crocodile

• Lizard

• Snake

What river does the bridge in Melbourne cross?

• Yarra River

• Murray River

• Darling River

• Swan River

Where is the opal mine located as shown in the image?

• North Australia

• East Australia

• South Australia

• West Australia