Geography Quiz: Australia and Oceania

What is the primary focus of the map shown in the image?

• Population distribution

• Climate zones

• Setting - Australia and Oceania

• Historical trade routes

Which county is also a continent?

• Australia

• Canada

• Brazil

• Germany

Where is the Sydney Opera House located?

• Sydney

• Auckland

• Wellington

• Port Moresby

Which physical feature is located off the northeastern coast of Australia?

• Great Barrier Reef

• Sahara Desert

• Amazon River

• Rocky Mountains

What is the name of the desert located in Australia?

• Great Victoria Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Kalahari Desert

• Mojave Desert

Which ocean lies to the west of Australia?

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

What is the Ring of Fire?

• A 25,000-mile horseshoe-shaped seismic and volcanic belt circling the Pacific Ocean

• A region in the Atlantic Ocean with frequent earthquakes

• A volcanic belt located in the Indian Ocean

• A mountain range in Europe

What geological activity is common in the Ring of Fire?

• Formation of glaciers

• Frequent volcanic eruptions and earthquakes

• Creation of sand dunes

• Formation of coral reefs

Why do most Australians live on the coast?

• the beach is the way to live

• the interior is too dry and arid

• it's too cold to live in the mountains

• So they can surf all doy long

How does Australia benefit from being surrounded by water?

• It provides access to abundant natural resources and trade opportunities.

• It makes the country completely isolated from the rest of the world.

• It prevents any natural disasters from occurring.

• It allows the country to have no need for transportation systems.