Australia's Geography Comprehension Check

Australia is located in which two hemispheres?

• Northern and Eastern Hemispheres

• Southern and Eastern Hemispheres

• Northern and Western Hemispheres

• Southern and Western Hemispheres

2. What large geographic feature is a sacred site for Australia's Aboriginal people?

• Uluru (Ayers Rock)

• Great Barrier Reef

• Blue Mountains

• Kakadu National Park

3. The ocean that surrounds Australia's western coast is:

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Southern Ocean

4. The Great Barrier Reef is located in which country?

• Australia

• Brazil

• India

• South Africa

The Great Barrier Reef is located in which body of water?

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Coral Sea

6. The mountains that separate Australia's eastern coastal region from the dry, desert interior are known as:

• The Great Dividing Range

• The Rocky Mountains

• The Andes

• The Himalayas

7. How is this mountain region valuable to Australia's economy?

• Tourism and recreation

• Mining and resources

• Agriculture and farming

• Conservation and biodiversity

8. Which massive body of water surrounds Australia's eastern coast?

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Southern Ocean

Much of southern and western Australia is covered by which physical feature?

• Desert

• Rainforest

• Mountain Range

• Grassland

10. Describe this feature.

• Feature A

• Feature B

• Feature C

• Feature D