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Waters and land around Australia 

Name the three oceans and one sea that between them surround Australia.

·        Indian Ocean, Southern Ocean, Pacific Ocean and the Arafura Sea. 

What is the stretch of water between Australia and Tasmania called: The Strait and Narrow, Bass Straits, Torres Strait, Tasman Strait or Dire Strait?

·        Bass Strait

Which is closer to Australia: Indonesia, Antarctica, Papua New Guinea or New Zealand?

·        Papua New Guinea 

Australia on the world map 

Which Tropic passes through Australia: The Tropic of Capricon or the Tropic of Cancer?

·        The Tropic of Cancer. 

Does most of the Great Dividing Range (see image) run north-south or east-west?

• north-south

The highest and lowest of Australia 

What is Australia’s lowest point?

• Lake Eyre, South Australia

 What is the name of the furthest north point of the Australia mainland?

• Cape York

Geographical phenomenon in Australia 

What are El Nino and La Nina: mountains, ocean currents, cyclonic winds, the Mexican Ambassador’s children or feral animals?

• Ocean currents

 If El Nino occurs, will eastern Australia have a wet or dry summer?

• Dry

 Which city would you expect to be warmer in winter, Melbourne or Darwin?

• Darwin

Facts and images sourced from "Questions from 1000 Questions and Answers about Australia" by Steve Parish Publishing