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Difficulty: MediumNorthern Territory

The Northern Territory covers a large area of northern and central Australia. Which of the following statements correctly describes its administrative status and its southern landscape?

  1. It is a mainland territory with a southern desert region commonly known as the 'Red Centre'Answer
  2. B
    It is one of the six states of Australia and is famous for having a tropical climate across its entire southern region
  3. C
    It is a territory where the majority of the population lives in the arid 'Red Centre' region in the south

Answer

The Northern Territory is a mainland territory with a southern desert region commonly known as the 'Red Centre'.
The Northern Territory is officially a territory rather than a state. Geographically, it is famous for its 'Red Centre' in the south, which consists of vast desert landscapes and iconic landmarks like Uluru.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine the administrative status of the region.
The Northern Territory is a territory, not one of the six states.
Australian citizenship studies distinguish between states (like Queensland) and mainland territories (ACT and Northern Territory).
2
Identify the geographical characteristics of the northern and southern parts of the territory.
The north is a tropical area called the 'Top End', and the south is a desert area called the 'Red Centre'.
The territory spans a wide latitude, resulting in tropical wetlands in the north and arid deserts in the south.
3
Combine status and geography to find the matching description.
The description of a territory with a southern 'Red Centre' is correct.
This matches both the administrative and geographical facts of the region.

Key Concept

The status and geographical division of the Northern Territory

Hints

1
Think about whether the Northern Territory is one of the six states or a different kind of region.
2
Recall which part of the territory is tropical and which part is a desert known for its red soil.
3
The northern part is called the 'Top End' and the southern part is the 'Red Centre'.

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