Australia & Oceania Geography Quiz

What type of island is Australia classified as?

• High island

• Low island

• Continental island

• Coral island

Which of the following is a major mountain range in Australia?

• Andes

• Great Dividing Range

• Rocky Mountains

• Southern Alps

The Great Barrier Reef is located off the coast of which country?

• New Zealand

• Papua New Guinea

• Australia

• Fiji

Which island country is known for its volcanoes and mountainous landscape?

• Samoa

• New Zealand

• Tonga

• Micronesia

What type of island is usually formed by volcanic activity?

• High island

• Low island

• Continental island

• Barrier island

The Coral Sea is located near which country?

• United States

• China

• Australia

• India

Which of these areas is mostly covered by rainforest?

• Central Australia

• Papua New Guinea

• New Zealand's South Island

• Simpson Desert

Which color is most appropriate to use for deserts on a physical map?

• Blue

• Green

• Yellow

• Red

What is one reason why many people live along the coasts of Oceania's islands?

• The mountains are too hot

• The ocean provides food and transportation

• The forests are full of snow

• It never rains inland

Which physical feature is NOT located in Oceania?

• Great Victoria Desert

• Southern Alps

• Great Barrier Reef

• Amazon Rainforest