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The Continent of Australia Trivia Quiz

Australia is both a country and continent. Let's explore some of the geographical features of this large country.

A multiple-choice quiz by redwaldo. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
redwaldo

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
366,677

Updated
Sep 28 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
1411

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which Australian city is famous for its opera house and harbour? Hint

Adelaide

Melbourne

Sydney

Brisbane

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef. This natural wonder lies off the north-east coast of which regal-sounding Australian state? Hint

Tasmania

Western Australia

South Australia

Queensland

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who were the original inhabitants of Australia? Hint

Maoris

Indians

Europeans

Australian Aborigines

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Question 4 of 10

4. The largest sand island in the world, Fraser Island, is off the coast of Queensland. Which type of dog, an Australian native species, also inhabits this island? Hint

German Shepard

Bloodhound

Poodle

Dingo

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Question 5 of 10

5. The highest mountain in Australia was named by a Polish explorer. What is the name of this hard-to-spell mountain? Hint

Mount Smith

Mount Brown

Mount Jones

Mount Kosciuszko

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the name of the large, sandstone rock in the desert centre of Australia? Hint

The Rock of Ages

Twelve Apostles

Uluru (Ayers Rock)

The Pinnacles

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the national gemstone of Australia, which is mined at Coober Pedy in South Australia? Hint

Sapphire

Diamond

Opal

Ruby

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the longest river in Australia? Hint

Nile River

Mississippi River

Murray River

Thames River

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Question 9 of 10

9. Most of Australia has a generally arid climate with about 20% of the continent covered by deserts.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the capital of Australia? Hint

Whyalla

Perth

Canberra

Melbourne

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which Australian city is famous for its opera house and harbour?

Answer: Sydney

Many Australians live in cities on the east coast of the continent. Sydney has a large, scenic harbour and has a population of four and a half million people in 2014.

2. The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef. This natural wonder lies off the north-east coast of which regal-sounding Australian state?

Answer: Queensland

The Great Barrier Reef can be seen from outer space and is composed of over 2,900 individual reefs.

3. Who were the original inhabitants of Australia?

Answer: Australian Aborigines

It is estimated that Australian Aborigines came to Australia at least 40,000 years ago.

4. The largest sand island in the world, Fraser Island, is off the coast of Queensland. Which type of dog, an Australian native species, also inhabits this island?

Answer: Dingo

The dingoes on Fraser Island are thought by some to be a 'pure bred' of the species. They are a sub-species of the wolf.

5. The highest mountain in Australia was named by a Polish explorer. What is the name of this hard-to-spell mountain?

Answer: Mount Kosciuszko

Mount Kosciuszko has a height of 2,228 metres (7,310 ft.) and is located in New South Wales. The mountain gained its name from the explorer Paul Strzelecki as it resembles a similar mountain in Poland.

6. What is the name of the large, sandstone rock in the desert centre of Australia?

Answer: Uluru (Ayers Rock)

Uluru is the Aboriginal word for this sandstone monolith. The rock is higher than the Chrysler Building in New York and nearly six miles (9.4 km) wide.

7. What is the national gemstone of Australia, which is mined at Coober Pedy in South Australia?

Answer: Opal

Most of Australia's supply of opal comes from the town of Coober Pedy.

8. What is the longest river in Australia?

Answer: Murray River

The Murray river runs for over 2,500 kilometers, from the Australian Alps in New South Wales to its mouth in South Australia.

9. Most of Australia has a generally arid climate with about 20% of the continent covered by deserts.

Answer: True

Australia has an dry climate with arid and semi-arid areas making up around 70% of the mainland area.

10. What is the capital of Australia?

Answer: Canberra

Canberra was designed by the American architect Walter Burley Griffin. It is located inland about half-way between Sydney and Melbourne.

Source: Author redwaldo

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