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Difficulty: HardQueensland

Queensland is known for its diverse landscapes, including the Great Barrier Reef and tropical rainforests. When identifying its geographical boundaries and territorial composition, which of the following is correct?

  1. It shares land borders with New South Wales, South Australia, and the Northern Territory, and includes the Torres Strait Islands to its north.Answer
  2. B
    It is the largest state in Australia and shares borders with Western Australia and the Northern Territory, with the Torres Strait Islands serving as a separate internal territory.
  3. C
    It shares land borders with New South Wales and Victoria, and its capital city, Brisbane, is located in the tropical north of the state near the Great Barrier Reef.

Answer

The correct answer states that Queensland shares land borders with New South Wales, South Australia, and the Northern Territory, and includes the Torres Strait Islands to its north.
The correct answer accurately identifies the three jurisdictions that share a land border with Queensland (New South Wales, South Australia, and the Northern Territory) and correctly notes that the Torres Strait Islands are part of Queensland's territory.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the geographical borders of Queensland.
Queensland borders New South Wales to the south, South Australia to the south-west, and the Northern Territory to the west.
Correct identification of neighboring states is a fundamental requirement for understanding state geography.
2
Verify the status of the Torres Strait Islands.
The Torres Strait Islands are located to the north of the mainland and are part of the state of Queensland.
Distinguishing between state-controlled islands and separate territories is key to understanding territorial composition.
3
Evaluate the size and capital location of the state.
Queensland is the second largest state (after Western Australia) and its capital, Brisbane, is in the south-east.
Correcting misconceptions about size and capital location helps eliminate common errors.

Key Concept

Geography and Territorial Composition of Queensland

Hints

1
Think about which states sit directly south and west of Queensland on a map of Australia.
2
Recall if the Torres Strait Islands are governed as their own territory or if they belong to a specific state.
3
Queensland is the second largest state and has three land borders, including one with a territory.

Practice More

Review the map of Australia to memorize the specific points where the borders of Queensland, South Australia, and the Northern Territory meet.
Estimated Time:1m 30s
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