Question

Why is Australia called the 'Flattest Continent'?

• A. All of Australia is at the sea level.
• B. Most of Australia is below sea level.
• C. Most of Australia is less than 600 metres above sea level.
• D. Most of Australia has no mountains.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Most of Australia is less than 600 metres above sea level.

Australia is the flattest continent in the world with 94% of its land less than 600 metres above sea level. Since most of the continent is occupied by the desert it is also known as 'Desert Continent'.