Citizenship Geography and States 4

Question 1

Which river is considered Australia's most important inland waterway system?

Accepted Answer

The Murray-Darling River system

Answer

The Murray-Darling Basin is Australia's most significant river system, covering about one-seventh of the continent and supporting major agriculture.

Question 2

Which Australian state has the largest population?

Accepted Answer

New South Wales

Answer

New South Wales is the most populous Australian state, with Sydney being the country's largest city.

Question 3

Kakadu National Park is located in which Australian territory or state?

Accepted Answer

Northern Territory

Answer

Kakadu National Park is located in the Northern Territory and is Australia's largest national park, listed as a dual UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Question 4

What is the name of the large rock formation in the Northern Territory sacred to the Anangu people?

Accepted Answer

Uluru (Ayers Rock)

Answer

Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, is a large sandstone monolith sacred to the Anangu Aboriginal people and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Question 5

Which strait separates Tasmania from mainland Australia?

Accepted Answer

Bass Strait

Answer

Bass Strait separates Tasmania from the state of Victoria on the Australian mainland.

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