Geography of Australia and New Zealand

What is the major mountain range in Australia?

• Blue Mountains

• Snowy Mountains

• Flinders Ranges

• Great Dividing Range

Name the two main islands of New Zealand.

• Central Island

• North Island, South Island

• West Island

• East Island

What type of climate does Australia have in the north?

• Tropical climate

• Polar climate

• Temperate climate

• Desert climate

Which river is one of the longest in Australia?

• Darling River

• Murray River

• Gascoyne River

• Lachlan River

What is the Great Barrier Reef known for?

• The largest freshwater lake in the world.

• A famous mountain range in Australia.

• The longest river in the world.

• The world's largest coral reef system.

What geographical feature is prominent in New Zealand's South Island?

• Andes Mountains

• Great Dividing Range

• Rocky Mountains

• Southern Alps

What type of climate characterizes New Zealand?

• Desert climate

• Temperate maritime climate

• Tropical rainforest climate

• Continental climate

What are the major deserts found in Australia?

• Sahara Desert

• Great Victoria Desert, Great Sandy Desert, Simpson Desert, Gibson Desert, Nullarbor Plain

• Kalahari Desert

• Atacama Desert

Which island in New Zealand is known for its volcanoes?

• South Island

• North Island

• Chatham Islands

• Stewart Island

What is the name of the interior region of Australia?

• Outback

• Savannah

• Desert

• Rainforest