0% 0 votes, 0 avg test_3 1 / 20 1. What sea lies between Australia and New Zealand? 1. Coral Sea 2. Timor Sea 3. Arafura Sea 4. Tasman Sea The Tasman Sea separates them. 2 / 20 2. What ocean lies to the west of Australia? 1. Indian Ocean 2. Atlantic Ocean 3. Pacific Ocean 4. Arctic Ocean The Indian Ocean is west of Australia. 3 / 20 3. What is the significance of the Great Dividing Range? 1. Desert area 2. Main mountain range 3. River system 4. City line It is Australia’s main mountain range. 4 / 20 4. What is the name of Australia’s largest natural landmark? 1. Great Barrier Reef 2. Uluru 3. Blue Mountains 4. Lake Eyre The reef is the largest natural landmark. 5 / 20 5. What is the climate like in most parts of Australia? 1. Warm and dry 2. Cold and snowy 3. Very windy 4. Wet all year Most areas are warm and dry. 6 / 20 6. What is the name of the capital territory of Australia? 1. Northern Territory 2. Australian Capital Territory 3. Western Territory 4. Central Territory ACT is the capital territory. 7 / 20 7. Which state is the capital city Canberra located in? 1. Queensland 2. New South Wales 3. Tasmania 4. Victoria Canberra is inside NSW. 8 / 20 8. What are the names of Australia’s two main territories? 1. NSW & Victoria 2. Northern Territory & ACT 3. Queensland & WA 4. Tasmania & SA These are the two territories. 9 / 20 9. How many territories are there in Australia? 1. 1 territory 2. 4 territories 3. 2 main territories 4. 6 territories There are 2 main territories. 10 / 20 10. How many states are there in Australia? 1. 5 2. 7 3. 8 4. 6 Australia has 6 states. 11 / 20 11. Why is the kangaroo used as a national symbol? 1. It lives in cities 2. It moves forward only 3. It can fly 4. It is very small The kangaroo symbolizes progress. 12 / 20 12. What is the national emblem of Australia? 1. Flag 2. Map 3. Anthem 4. Coat of Arms The Coat of Arms is the official emblem. 13 / 20 13. Why is the Southern Cross important to Australia? 1. It shows economy 2. It shows history only 3. It shows location in southern hemisphere 4. It shows weather It represents Australia's position on Earth. 14 / 20 14. What is the meaning of the Southern Cross constellation? 1. A religion symbol 2. Stars visible in southern sky 3. A flag symbol only 4. A mountain shape It is a group of stars seen in the southern hemisphere. 15 / 20 15. What does the seventh point of the Commonwealth Star represent? 1. Government 2. Army 3. Territories 4. People It represents all territories. 16 / 20 16. What do the six points of the Commonwealth Star represent? 1. Six cities 2. Six leaders 3. Six oceans 4. Six states Each point represents one state. 17 / 20 17. What is the significance of the seven-pointed Commonwealth Star? 1. Represents the army 2. Represents only states 3. Represents Europe 4. Represents unity of Australia It shows unity of states and territories. 18 / 20 18. What symbols are found on the Australian flag? 1. Cross, lion, shield 2. Kangaroo, flag, crown 3. Union Jack, stars, Southern Cross 4. Map, eagle, sun The flag includes the Union Jack and stars. 19 / 20 19. What does the Commonwealth of Australia mean? 1. A group of cities only 2. A private organization 3. A military alliance 4. A group of states united under one government It means states and territories united under one federal system. 20 / 20 20. What is the official name of Australia? 1. Republic of Australia 2. Commonwealth of Australia 3. United States of Australia 4. Kingdom of Australia The official name is Commonwealth of Australia. 0% Restart quiz