Test on Geography of Australia: Landforms, Climate, Economy

Geography of Australia: Landforms, Climate, Economy Guide

Question 1 of 50%

Australia is considered to be one of the driest continents on Earth.

Geography and Economy of Australia

20 questions

Question 1: Australia is considered to be one of the driest continents on Earth.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state: "Australia is considered to be one of the driest continents on earth."

Question 2: The Tanami Desert is mentioned as one of Australia's prominent desert areas.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials explicitly list the Great Victoria Desert, Gibson Desert, Great Sandy Desert, and Simpson Desert as prominent Australian desert areas, but do not mention the Tanami Desert.

Question 3: The Murray and Darling are identified as permanent rivers in Australia.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state under 'Hydrology' that there are 'very few permanent rivers' and then explicitly list '- Murray, Darling -' as examples.

Question 4: The Great Barrier Reef is listed as one of the main attractions in New South Wales.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that The Great Barrier Reef is a main attraction in Queensland, not New South Wales.

Question 5: Agriculture accounts for 15% of total employment in Australia.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: Agriculture accounts for 5% of total employment in Australia.