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1
Which state would you go to if you wanted to see Uluru?
Queensland
Tasmania
Western Australia
Northern Territory
2
What is Australia's highest mainland mountain?
Mt. Olympus
Mt. Kosciusko
Mt. Kilamanjaro
none of the above
3
Approximately what percentage of mainland Australia do deserts cover?
25%
35%
18%
45%
4
On average, major earthquakes measuring greater than magnitude 6 occur in Australia how often?
Every 5 years
Every 20 years
6 months
Yearly
5
Australia is home is the largest structure built by living organisms on the planet. What is it?
Ayers Rock
The Great Barrier Reef
A wombat burrow
Termite tower
6
In which hemisphere is Australia located?
Eastern
Western
Northern
Southern
7
By land mass, Australia is the _______ largest country in the world.
third
second
sixth
fifth
8
Which is the second largest city in Tasmania?
Devonport
Burnie
Hobart
Launceston
9
True or False? There are active volcanoes on the Australian mainland.
False
True
10
Which of the following is Australia's longest river?
MacIntyre
Murray
Darling
Lachlan
11
How long does it take to from Brisbane to Perth?
18 hours
123 hours
45 hours
52 hours
12
In terms of elevation, is Australia the lowest continent in the world?
No
Yes
13
Which state within Australia is the largest?
South Australia
New South Wales
Western Australia
Queensland
14
The city of Hobart is the capital of which Australian state?
Tasmania
Queensland
Western Australia
New South Wales
15
Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt disappeared in December 1967 while doing what?
Running in a marathon
Hiking in the outback
Swimming in the ocean
Taking a helicopter ride
16
Which year did Melbourne host the Olympic Games?
1956
1901
1928
2000
17
True or false: Summer in Australia is December through February.
False
True
18
How long is Australia's Great Barrier Reef?
2000km
2200km
1000km
1500km
19
How many time zones does Australia have?
4
1
3
2
20
True or False? Australia has the largest land territory in Antarctica?
True
False
21
Which latitude line runs through Australia?
Tropic of Capricorn
Equator
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Pina Colada
22
What is the distance between Brisbane and Beijing?
10,123km
8,390km
8,009km
14,768km
23
Which state is the wettest in state in Australia?
Tasmania
Northern Territory
Western Australia
Victoria
24
Where are the Twelve apostles located?
Tasmania
South Australia
Northern Territory
Victoria
25
True or false: Australia is the 10th largest country in the world.
False
True
26
What is the capital city of South Australia (SA)?
Adelaide
Katherine
Perth
Sydney
27
How many islands are within Australia's maritime borders?
800
8000
4000
7865
28
In what Australian state is Australia's highest waterfall?
Victoria
Western Australia
Tasmania
Queensland
29
What proportion of Australians live within 50km of the coastline?
85%
70%
40%
55%
30
Where is the Big Banana located?
Brisbane
Queensland
New South Wales
Tasmania
31
The two major mainland territories of Australia are the Northern Territory and...?
Australian Capital Territory
Western Territory
Logan Territory
Kiwi Territory
