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Quiz about The Continent of Australia
Quiz about The Continent of Australia

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.
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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
1305
Last 3 plays: Azim400 (10/10), Guest 220 (9/10), Guest 121 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which Australian city is famous for its opera house and harbour? Hint


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


Question 3 of 10
3. Who were the original inhabitants of Australia? Hint


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


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


Question 6 of 10
6. What is the name of the large, sandstone rock in the desert centre of Australia? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What is the national gemstone of Australia, which is mined at Coober Pedy in South Australia? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What is the longest river in Australia? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Most of Australia has a generally arid climate with about 20% of the continent covered by deserts.


Question 10 of 10
10. What is the capital of Australia? Hint



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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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