Australian Geography Quiz

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This quiz explores the vast and varied geography of Australia, covering:

  • Natural landmarks and geological formations
  • Rivers, lakes, and ocean features
  • Mountains and deserts
  • Capital cities and territories

From the ancient formations of Uluru to the modern cities of the coast, Australia’s geography tells the story of a continent shaped by millions of years of isolation and unique geological processes. Did you know that Australia is the only continent that is also a country? Or that the Great Barrier Reef is the largest living structure on Earth, visible even from space? These fascinating features make Australian geography truly unique.

Australian Geography Quiz

The quiz covers both well-known landmarks and lesser-known geographical features, from the world’s largest monolith (Mount Augustus) to the mysterious submarine canyons off the continental shelf. Test your knowledge about this remarkable landscape that has been home to Indigenous Australians for over 65,000 years, making it one of the oldest continually inhabited regions on Earth. Explore the hidden depths of Lake Eyre, which transforms from a salt pan to a vibrant ecosystem when it floods, or discover how the Great Dividing Range influences weather patterns across the eastern seaboard.

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Q1: Which desert is the largest in Australia?

A1: Great Victoria Desert

Q2: Select all states that share a border with South Australia:

A2: Northern Territory, Victoria, New South Wales, Western Australia

Q3: Which mountain is Australia's highest peak?

A3: Mount Kosciuszko

Q4: Match each city to its state or territory:

A4: Darwin - Northern Territory, Hobart - Tasmania, Brisbane - Queensland

Q5: Which reef system is the world's largest and lies off Australia's northeast coast?

A5: Great Barrier Reef

Q6: Arrange these Australian cities from northernmost to southernmost:

A6: Darwin, Brisbane, Melbourne

Q7: Which body of water separates mainland Australia from Tasmania?

A7: Bass Strait

Q8: What is Australia's largest salt lake?

A8: Lake Eyre

Q9: Which river is the longest in Australia?

A9: Murray River

Q10: Which mountain range runs along much of Australia's eastern coast?

A10: Great Dividing Range

Q11: Which of these islands are part of Australia's external territories?

A11: Christmas Island, Norfolk Island, Cocos Islands

Q12: Which strait separates Australia from Papua New Guinea?

A12: Torres Strait

Q13: Which peninsula is Australia's largest?

A13: Cape York Peninsula

Q14: Which Australian capital city has the highest elevation?

A14: Canberra

Q15: Which Australian national park is the oldest?

A15: Royal National Park

Q16: Which is Australia's largest freshwater lake by volume?

A16: Lake Argyle

Q17: Which is the largest island in the Great Barrier Reef?

A17: Hinchinbrook Island

Q18: Which mountains form the border between Victoria and New South Wales?

A18: Australian Alps

Q19: What is the name of Australia's largest tropical rainforest?

A19: Daintree Rainforest

Q20: Which geological formation is the world's largest monolith and is located in Northern Territory, Australia?

A20: Uluru

Q21: Which gulf lies between the Northern Territory and Queensland?

A21: Gulf of Carpentaria

Q22: What is the name of the ocean current that flows along Australia's east coast?

A22: East Australian Current

Q23: Which geographic feature marks the westernmost point of mainland Australia?

A23: Steep Point