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What is a landform?

  • Only mountains and canyons
  • Only dry and low-lying areas
  • Only rivers, lakes, and coastlines
  • Any natural feature of the Earth's surface (correct)
  • How is Australia's topography described?

  • Flat with no significant landforms
  • Marked by high mountain ranges and large water bodies
  • High-lying with dense forests and numerous lakes
  • Relatively low-lying and dry with many deserts, valleys, canyons, and rivers (correct)
  • Which mountain range reaches a height of 7,310 feet in Australia?

  • MacDonnell Ranges
  • Darling Range
  • Hamersley Range
  • Great Dividing Range (correct)
  • How does the topography of New Zealand differ from Australia?

    <p>Contains dozens of named mountain ranges forming part of the Southern Alps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can landforms be studied?

    <p>By drawing topographical maps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mountain in the Pacific is the highest?

    <p>Mauna Kea in Hawaii</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which river in Australia is the longest?

    <p>Murray River</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lake is the largest in Australia?

    <p>Lake Eyre</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which island group contains more than 1,000 islands?

    <p>Polynesian Triangle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which canyon in the Pacific is the largest?

    <p>Waimea Canyon in Hawaii</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mountain is the highest in the Pacific region?

    <p>Mauna Kea in Hawaii</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the deepest canyon in Australia?

    <p>Bungonia Gorge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which river is the longest in Australia?

    <p>Murray River</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is the largest lake in Australia?

    <p>Lake Eyre</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which island is the oldest in Hawaii?

    <p>Kauai</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Landforms and Topography

    • A landform is a natural feature on the Earth's surface, such as mountains, valleys, and plains.

    Australia's Topography

    • Australia's topography is described as a low-lying country with an average elevation of around 1,000 feet.
    • The Great Dividing Range is a notable mountain range in Australia, reaching a height of 7,310 feet.

    Comparison with New Zealand

    • New Zealand's topography differs from Australia's, with more rugged and mountainous terrain.

    Studying Landforms

    • Landforms can be studied through a combination of field observations, aerial photography, and satellite imaging.

    Pacific Region Geography

    • Mauna Kea, a mountain in the Pacific, is the highest, with an elevation of over 13,796 feet.
    • The Murray River in Australia is the longest, stretching around 1,500 miles.
    • Lake Eyre is the largest lake in Australia, covering an area of approximately 3,300 square miles.
    • The Solomon Islands are an island group containing more than 1,000 islands.
    • The Fish River Canyon in the Pacific is the largest canyon in the region.
    • The highest mountain in the Pacific region is Mauna Kea, located in Hawaii.
    • The deepest canyon in Australia is the Fish River Canyon.
    • The longest river in Australia is the Murray River.
    • The largest lake in Australia is Lake Eyre.
    • The oldest island in Hawaii is Kauai.

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    Test your knowledge of Earth's natural features with this quiz on landforms. Learn about mountains, canyons, rivers, and more, and explore the various factors that define these diverse geographical formations.

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