Geography of Oceania and Antarctica Quiz

What is the highest peak in Oceania and its elevation?

• Mt. Kosciuszko, 2,228 m

• Mt. Wilhelm, 4,509 m

• Mt. Cook, 3,764 m

• Mt. Everest, 8,848 m

Which of the following is a feature of the Australian landscape?

• Great Victoria Desert

• Sahara Desert

• Amazon Rainforest

• Rocky Mountains

What is the elevation of Vinson Massif, the highest peak in Antarctica?

• 4,897 m

• 5,895 m

• 6,961 m

• 8,848 m

Which ocean surrounds Antarctica?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Southern Ocean

Which climate zone is most prevalent in the central part of Australia?

• Humid subtropical

• Mediterranean

• Arid

• Tropical wet and dry

What climate zone is found along the eastern coast of Australia?

• Marine west coast

• Humid subtropical

• Mediterranean

• Semiarid

Which climate zone dominates the climate zones of Antarctica?

• Ice cap

• Tundra

• Subarctic

• Highland

Which vegetation zone is most prevalent in the central part of Australia according to the map?

• Desert

• Temperate grassland

• Tropical grassland

• Chaparral

What type of vegetation is found in the majority of Antarctica?

• Tundra

• Ice cap

• Highland

• Desert scrub

Which vegetation zone is indicated by the color red on the map of Oceania?

• Desert

• Tropical grassland

• Chaparral

• Broadleaf evergreen forest