Australia: Geography and Physical Divisions Quiz

What is the official name of Australia?

• Federation of Australia

• United States of Australia

• Commonwealth of Australia

• Republic of Australia

Which ocean lies to the west of Australia?

• Southern Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

What separates Tasmania from mainland Australia?

• Bass Strait

• Tasman Sea

• Coral Sea

• Great Australian Bight

What is the Great Barrier Reef primarily composed of?

• Volcanic rocks

• Granite formations

• Coral deposits

• Sand deposits

Which physical division covers almost two-thirds of Australia?

• Western Plateau

• Eastern Highlands

• Coastal Plains

• Central Lands

What is the largest artesian basin in the world?

• Lake Eyre Basin

• Great Artesian Basin

• Amazon Basin

• Murray-Darling Basin

Which river is the main river in the Murray-Darling Basin?

• Darling River

• Murray River

• Yarra River

• Swan River

What is the highest peak in Australia?

• Mount Everest

• Mount Kosciuszko

• Mount Kilimanjaro

• Mount McKinley

Which mountain range is known as Australia's longest chain of mountain ranges?

• Rocky Mountains

• Great Dividing Range

• Andes Mountains

• Himalayas

Which region in Australia is known for its fertile farmland?

• Eastern Coastal Plains

• Central Lands

• Eastern Highlands

• Western Plateau