Question

Why are the the Eastern Highlands of Australia called the 'Great Dividing Range'?

• A. Because they divide Australia into two equal halves
• B. Because the mountain ranges have many divisions
• C. Because they formed a formidable barrier to the early settlers who reached the eastern coast of Australia
• D. Because the early settlers had to divide themselves into multiple groups in order to conquer the tribal people who lived on these highlands

Answer 1

The correct option is C Because they formed a formidable barrier to the early settlers who reached the eastern coast of Australia

The Great Dividing Range, or the Eastern Highlands, is Australia's largest mountain range. They formed a formidable barrier to the early settlers who reached the eastern coast of Australia. So they came to be known as 'The Great Dividing Range'.