Australia Practice Test 2 Australia Practice Test 2 This practice test helps you test your knowledge of the Australia 1 / 36 1. How many mainland territories are there in the Commonwealth of Australia? 1 2 3 4 Wrong! There are six states and two mainland territories in the Commonwealth of Australia Correct! There are six states and two mainland territories in the Commonwealth of Australia 2 / 36 2. What is the Commonwealth of Australia? It is a federation of different countries It is a federation of states and territories None of the above It is the Australian Landmass Wrong! The Commonwealth of Australia is a federation of states and territories Correct! The Commonwealth of Australia is a federation of states and territories 3 / 36 3. What is the capital of the Northern Territory? Perth New Castle Darwin Pittsburgh Wrong! Darwin is the capital of the Northern Territory Correct! Darwin is the capital of the Northern Territory 4 / 36 4. What is the capital of Tasmania? Melbourne Brisbane Canberra Hobart Wrong! Hobart is the capital of Tasmania Correct! Hobart is the capital of Tasmania 5 / 36 5. Does every mainland territory have its own capital? Yes No Some have, others dont Canberra is the capital of all the territories Wrong! Canberra is Australia’s capital city, and each state and mainland territory has its own capital Correct! Canberra is Australia’s capital city, and each state and mainland territory has its own capital 6 / 36 6. What is the capital of Western Australia? Brisbane New Castle Canberra Perth Wrong! Perth is the capital of Western Australia. Correct! Perth is the capital of Western Australia. 7 / 36 7. How many states are there in the Commonwealth of Australia? 2 4 6 8 Wrong! There are six states and two mainland territories in the Commonwealth of Australia Correct! There are six states and two mainland territories in the Commonwealth of Australia 8 / 36 8. What is the capital of Queensland? Brisbane Perth New Castle Sydney Wrong! Brisbane is the capital of Queensland Correct! Brisbane is the capital of Queensland 9 / 36 9. What is the capital of New South Wales? Sydney Canberra Melbourne New Castle Wrong! Sydney is the capital of New South Wales Correct! Sydney is the capital of New South Wales 10 / 36 10. What is the capital of Australia? Sydney Melbourne Canberra Perth Wrong! Canberra is Australia’s capital city, and each state and mainland territory has its own capital Correct! Canberra is Australia’s capital city, and each state and mainland territory has its own capital 11 / 36 11. What is the capital of South Australia? Canberra Adelaide Sydney New Castle Wrong! Adelaide is the capital of South Australia Correct! Adelaide is the capital of South Australia 12 / 36 12. What is the capital of Victoria? Perth Melbourne Canberra New Castle Wrong! Melbourne is the capital of Victoria Correct! Melbourne is the capital of Victoria 13 / 36 13. Which two national icons are located in Sydney? The Opera House The Big Ben The Sydney Harbour Bridge The Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge Wrong! The Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House are the national icons located in Sydney Correct! The Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House are the national icons located in Sydney 14 / 36 14.Which is the largest city in Australia? Melbourne Sydney Victoria Perth Wrong! Sydney is the capital city of New South Wales and is the nation’s largest city Correct! Sydney is the capital city of New South Wales and is the nation’s largest city 15 / 36 15. Which was the first colony to be established by the Britishers in Australia? Victoria New Queensland Western Australia New South Wales Wrong! New South Wales was the first colony established by the British Correct! New South Wales was the first colony established by the British 16 / 36 16. Why are the fine buildings in Victoria famous? They were built from the loot from pirates They were built by war prisoners They were built all by hand They were built from the wealth accumulated during the gold rush Wrong! Many fine buildings in Victoria were built from the wealth created by the gold rush of the 1850s. Correct! Many fine buildings in Victoria were built from the wealth created by the gold rush of the 1850s. 17 / 36 17. Which is the smallest state among mainland states? Queensland Victoria South Australia New South Wales Wrong! Victoria is the smallest among mainland states Correct! Victoria is the smallest among mainland states 18 / 36 18. What are the icons located in Victoria? Melbourne Cricket Ground, the 12 Apostles, and the Big Ben Melbourne Cricket Ground, the 12 Apostles, and the River Thames Melbourne Cricket Ground, the 12 Apostles, and the Royal Exhibition Building All of the above Wrong! Victoria’s icons include the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the 12 Apostles, and the Royal Exhibition Building Correct! Victoria’s icons include the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the 12 Apostles, and the Royal Exhibition Building 19 / 36 19. Which world-famous Reef runs along the eastern coast of the Torres Strait Island? Great Barrier Reef Small Barrier Reef Great Reef Giant Reef Wrong! The world-famous Great Barrier Reef runs along the eastern coast of the Torres Strait Island Correct! The world-famous Great Barrier Reef runs along the eastern coast of the Torres Strait Island 20 / 36 20. What is the climate of Queensland like? Dry Inland Tropical Forests Temperate coastal areas All of the above Wrong! Queensland has tropical rainforests, temperate coastal areas and an often dry inland Correct! Queensland has tropical rainforests, temperate coastal areas and an often dry inland 21 / 36 21. Which is Australia’s second largest state? Sydney Queensland Victoria New South Land Wrong! Queensland is the second largest state. Correct! Queensland is the second largest state. 22 / 36 22. Where do the Torres Strait Islands lie? South of the NSW state West of the Victoria state North of the Queensland state East of the Tasmania state Wrong! The Torres Strait Islands lie to the north of the Queensland state and the world-famous Great Barrier Reef runs along its eastern coast Correct! The Torres Strait Islands lie to the north of the Queensland state and the world-famous Great Barrier Reef runs along its eastern coast 23 / 36 23. Which part of Western Australia is a wine-growing and agricultural area? All of the state North -east of the state South-west of the state All of the above Wrong! The east of the state is mostly desert, while the south-west is a rich agricultural and wine-growing area Correct! The east of the state is mostly desert, while the south-west is a rich agricultural and wine-growing area 24 / 36 24. Which part of Western Australia is a desert? East of the state North of the state West of the state None of the above Wrong! The east of the state is mostly desert, while the south-west is a rich agricultural and wine-growing area Correct! The east of the state is mostly desert, while the south-west is a rich agricultural and wine-growing area 25 / 36 25. What type of projects are carried out in Western Australia? Agricultural Mining Agricultural and Mining None of the above Wrong! Western Australia is the home to many large mining projects Correct! Western Australia is the home to many large mining projects 26 / 36 26. What are some of the icons of Western Australia? Ningaloo Coast Margaret River Kimberly Region All of the above Wrong! Western Australia’s icons include the Ningaloo Coast, Margaret River, and the Kimberley region Correct! Western Australia’s icons include the Ningaloo Coast, Margaret River, and the Kimberley region 27 / 36 27. Which is the largest state in Australia? South Australia Western Australia New South Wales Queensland Wrong! Western Australia is the largest state in Australia Correct! Western Australia is the largest state in Australia 28 / 36 28. What is South Australia famous for? Mining regions Agricultural regions Wine regions All of the above Wrong! South Australia has a rugged coastline and many famous wine regions Correct! South Australia has a rugged coastline and many famous wine regions 29 / 36 29. What type of coastline does South Australia have? Rugged coastline Smooth coastline Fresh coastline It is different in different areas Wrong! South Australia has a rugged coastline and many famous wine regions Correct! South Australia has a rugged coastline and many famous wine regions 30 / 36 30. What are the icons of South Australia? The 12 Apostiles Cradle Mountain Barossa Valley and the Flinders Ranges All of the above Wrong! South Australia’s icons include the Barossa Valley and the Flinders Ranges Correct! South Australia’s icons include the Barossa Valley and the Flinders Ranges 31 / 36 31. Which city in South Australia has examples of fine colonial architecture? Perth Canberra Adelaide None of the above Wrong! Adelaide, the capital city, has many examples of fine colonial architecture Correct! Adelaide, the capital city, has many examples of fine colonial architecture 32 / 36 32. What does Tasmania have in abundance? Islands Unkept wilderness Unspoilt wilderness landscapes None of the above Wrong! Much of Tasmania island has unspoilt wilderness landscapes Correct! Much of Tasmania island has unspoilt wilderness landscapes 33 / 36 33. What separates Tasmania from the mainland? Bass Strait Long Strait Bass Volcano Persian Sea Wrong! Tasmania is the smallest state, separated from the mainland by the Bass Strait Correct! Tasmania is the smallest state, separated from the mainland by the Bass Strait 34 / 36 34. What is Tasmania? An ocean A sea An island A village Wrong! Tasmania is the smallest state, separated from the mainland by the Bass Strait Correct! Tasmania is the smallest state, separated from the mainland by the Bass Strait 35 / 36 35. What are some of the icons in Tasmania? Bass strait and the Bay of Fire Cradle Mountain, Port Arthur, and the Bay of Fires Great Barrier Reef Tazmanian Devil, Wombat, Kangaroo Wrong! Tasmanian icons include Cradle Mountain, Port Arthur, and the Bay of Fires Correct! Tasmanian icons include Cradle Mountain, Port Arthur, and the Bay of Fires 36 / 36 36. Which is the smallest state of Australia? Perth Queensland Tazmania The outback Wrong! Tasmania is the smallest state, separated from the mainland by the Bass Strait. Correct! Tasmania is the smallest state, separated from the mainland by the Bass Strait. Your score is 0% Restart quiz
