Geography Quiz

What is the geographic region that includes Australia and the Pacific Islands known as?

• Asia

• Oceania

• Eurasia

• South America

Which ocean is located to the east of the geographic region that includes Australia and the Pacific Islands?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

Where is the geographic region that includes Australia and the Pacific Islands located in relation to the Asian continent?

• North

• South

• East

• West

Which sub-region of Oceania contains most of the land area and includes the continent of Australia and its nearby islands?

• Micronesia

• Polynesia

• Melanesia

• Australasia

What is the largest island in the sub-region of Melanesia?

• Easter Island

• New Zealand

• New Guinea

• Hawaiian Islands

Where is the sub-region of Micronesia located in relation to the Philippines?

• West

• South

• East

• North

Which sub-region of Oceania is described as being located in a triangular area known as the Polynesian Triangle?

• Micronesia

• Australasia

• Polynesia

• Melanesia

What are the three points of the Polynesian Triangle?

What is the smallest continent in the world?

• Africa

• Europe

• Australia

• Antarctica

Which ocean is located to the west of Australia?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Southern Ocean