Australian Citizenship Test Australian Geography and Environment 1

Question 1

What is the capital city of Australia?

Accepted Answer

Canberra

Answer

Canberra is Australia's capital city, chosen as a compromise between Sydney and Melbourne.

Question 2

Which is the largest state in Australia by area?

Accepted Answer

Western Australia

Answer

Western Australia is the largest state, covering about one-third of Australia's total land area.

Question 3

How many states does Australia have?

Accepted Answer

6

Answer

Australia has six states: New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, and Tasmania.

Question 4

What is the name of the large sandstone rock formation in the Northern Territory sacred to Aboriginal Australians?

Accepted Answer

Uluru

Answer

Uluru (also known as Ayers Rock) is a sacred sandstone monolith in the Northern Territory's Red Centre.

Question 5

Which ocean lies to the west of Australia?

Accepted Answer

Indian Ocean

Answer

The Indian Ocean borders Australia to the west and northwest.

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