Queensland is located in the north-east of the Australian continent and is the second largest state. In addition to its mainland area, which group of islands to the north is part of Queensland's territory, and which state borders Queensland to its south?
- The Torres Strait Islands and New South WalesAnswer
- BThe Tiwi Islands and Victoria
- CThe Northern Territory and South Australia
Answer
Queensland includes the Torres Strait Islands to the north and is bordered by New South Wales to the south.
The correct answer accurately identifies both the Torres Strait Islands as the northern island group belonging to Queensland and New South Wales as the state bordering it to the south, as outlined in the official study guide.
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept
Geographic boundaries and territories of Queensland
Hints
1
Think about which group of Indigenous Australians has their own distinct flag and lives on islands north of the mainland.
2
Queensland is bordered by three other jurisdictions: one to the west, one to the south-west, and one to the south.
3
The islands are the Torres Strait Islands, and the state to the south is the most populous state, where Sydney is located.
Practice More
Review the map of Australia to visualize how Queensland's borders touch the Northern Territory, South Australia, and New South Wales.
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