Quiz: Australia Geographic Map — 7 questions

1. What is the full official name of Australia?

A. The Federation of Australian States

B. The Commonwealth of Australia

C. The Republic of Australia

D. The United Kingdom of Australia

Answer: (B)

Explanation

The country’s full official name is the Commonwealth of Australia, reflecting its history as a former British colony. “Australia” is the common country name, but it is not the full official form.

2. Approximately how far is Australia from France?

A. 5,150 kilometers

B. 15,150 kilometers

C. 25,150 kilometers

D. 10,150 kilometers

Answer: (B)

Explanation

Australia is located about 15,150 kilometers from France. The other distances do not match the stated geographic comparison.

3. Compared with France, how large is Australia?

A. About 24 times larger

B. About 14 times larger

C. About 14 times smaller

D. About 4 times larger

Answer: (B)

Explanation

Australia is about 14 times larger than France in area. Its population of 27 million is a separate measurement and does not describe its size relative to France.

4. Which countries are named as being around Australia?

A. Malaysia, Fiji, and the Philippines

B. India, Japan, and New Caledonia

C. Indonesia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea

D. Thailand, Samoa, and East Timor

Answer: (C)

Explanation

The three countries identified around Australia are Indonesia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea. The other choices list countries or territories that are not the stated neighboring group.

5. Which pairing correctly matches an Australian state with its capital?

A. Tasmania — Adelaide

B. New South Wales — Sydney

C. Queensland — Perth

D. Victoria — Sydney

Answer: (B)

Explanation

Sydney is the capital of New South Wales. Melbourne is the capital of Victoria, Hobart of Tasmania, Adelaide of South Australia, and Perth of Western Australia.

6. Which two divisions of Australia are territories rather than states?

A. Tasmania and South Australia

B. Queensland and Western Australia

C. New South Wales and Victoria

D. Australian Capital Territory and Northern Territory

Answer: (D)

Explanation

Australia has two territories: the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory. New South Wales and Victoria, by contrast, are states.

7. Which capitals correspond to the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory, respectively?

A. Canberra and Darwin

B. Darwin and Canberra

C. Canberra and Melbourne

D. Sydney and Darwin

Answer: (A)

Explanation

Canberra is the capital of the Australian Capital Territory, while Darwin is the capital of the Northern Territory. Reversing these names confuses the two territorial capitals.