Exploring Northern Territory Geography

What is the name of the famous large red rock formation found in the Northern Territory?

• The Twelve Apostles

• Uluru

• Blue Mountains

• Cradle Mountain

Which river is the longest in the Northern Territory?

• Murray River

• Katherine River

• Daly River

• Victoria River

What type of climate does most of the Northern Territory have?

• Tropical in the north and arid in the south

• Snowy all year round

• Temperate with four seasons

• Rainforest climate

Which of these is a well-known national park in the Northern Territory?

• Kakadu National Park

• Royal National Park

• Daintree National Park

• Grampians National Park

During which months does the 'wet season' usually occur in the Top End of the Northern Territory?

• May to September

• October to April

• January to March

• June to August

Which natural resource is commonly mined in the Northern Territory?

• Gold

• Uranium

• Coal

• Diamonds

What is the name of the large desert found in the southern part of the Northern Territory?

• Simpson Desert

• Great Victoria Desert

• Gibson Desert

• Tanami Desert

Why is it important to protect the wetlands in the Northern Territory?

• They are good for building houses

• They provide homes for many animals and plants

• They are used for mining

• They are always dry

What is the average temperature in Darwin during the wet season?

Which of these animals is native to the Northern Territory and often found in its rivers?

• Koala

• Saltwater crocodile

• Tasmanian devil

• Emu