Physiographic Divisions of Australia

Q. The central lowlands of Africa have two drainage basins, namely the Lake Eyre Basin and the Basin.

1. Murray-Darling
2. Musgrave
3. Artesian

Q.

Which is the largest hot desert in the world?

1. Desert of Rajasthan

2. Sahara desert

3. Antarctica

4. All of these

Q. The Eastern Highlands of Australia extend from Tasmania in the North to Cape York in the South.

1. True
2. False

Q. Madagascar and the African continent are related in the same way the Australian continent is related to which of the following?

1. Queensland
2. Northern Territory
3. Tasmania
4. New Guinea

Q. 'X' is a formation found in 'Y'. 'X' is the largest monolith in the world and is located in the central part of 'Y's arid region. Find out 'X' and 'Y'.

1. X= Limestone plateau, Y= Nullarbor Plain
2. X= Mt. Kosciuszko, Y= Australian Alps
3. X= Ayers rock, Y= Great Western Plateau
4. X= Pinnacles, Y= Musgrave ranges

Q. Which of the following statements regarding the Great Barrier Reef are true?

1. They are formed from tiny coral polyps.
2. They are found off the northwestern coast of Australia.
3. The reef extends to a distance of 2300 kilometres.
4. It is regarded as one of the natural wonders of the world.

Q. The Desert is present in western and southern Australia.

1. Great Sandy
2. Great Victoria
3. McDonnell