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Australia is comprised of various regions with distinct geographic and political identities. Which of the following statements correctly describes the state of Tasmania?

  1. It is an island separated from the mainland by a body of water, and its capital is Hobart.Answer
  2. B
    It is one of Australia's two mainland territories, and its capital city is Darwin.
  3. C
    It is the smallest state on the Australian mainland, and its capital city is Adelaide.

Answer

The correct answer is that Tasmania is an island separated from the mainland by a body of water, and its capital is Hobart.
Tasmania is Australia's smallest state and is the only one separated from the mainland. It is an island located across the Bass Strait, and its capital city is Hobart, which is also the second oldest capital city in Australia.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the geographical status of Tasmania.
Tasmania is an island located to the south of the Australian mainland.
Geographic classification is the first step in distinguishing between the various states.
2
Determine the political status of the region.
Tasmania is one of the six states of Australia, not a territory.
Understanding the constitutional status helps differentiate it from regions like the Northern Territory.
3
Identify the capital city of Tasmania.
The capital city of Tasmania is Hobart.
Each state has a specific capital city that must be correctly matched.

Key Concept

The geography and political status of Tasmania

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Consider whether Tasmania is connected to the rest of the Australian continent by land.
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