Australia's Geography

Riley lives along the southeast coast of Australia. He enjoys many outdoor sports and activities. Which of the following activities would he be LEAST LIKELY to do?

• snorkling

• trail hiking

• dog sledding

• white water rafting

Very few people live in the Australian Outback because it has

• many wetlands and poor soil.

• high temperatures and little rain.

• a rugged and mountainous terrain

• dense rain forests and high humidity.

Look at the map. Then answer the question that follows.

The Great Barrier Reef, the Coral Sea, Uluru, and the Great Victoria Desert are all geographic features of which region on the map?

• I

• II

• III

• IV

In which body of water is the Great Barrier Reef located?

• The Atlantic Ocaen

• The Coral Sea

• The Arctic Ocean

• The Mediterranean Sea

Look at the map. Then answer the question that follows.

Which geographic feature is indicated by the arrow on the map?

• Great Barrier Reef

• Great Dividing Range

• Great Victoria Desert

• Great Plains

Use this map of Australia to answer the question.

Which physical feature is located at point Y?

• Great Barrier Reef

• Coral Sea

• Great Dividing Range

• Uluru/Ayers Rock

Which statement correctly describes the Australian Outback?

• The Australian Outback has many large cities in it.

• The Australian Outback is mostly a large desert.

• The Australian Outback is a hot and humid rain forest.

• The Australian Outback is a mountainous region with rich soil.

Which geographic feature's location is labeled letter Z?

• The Great Dividing Range

• Sydney, Australia

• The Great Australian Bight

• The Great Victoria Desert

Look at the map. Then answer the question that follows.

Which body of water does numeral I represent?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Coral Sea

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

Use the map to answer the question.

Which body of water does numeral IV represent?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Coral Sea

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean