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Tasmania is one of Australia's six states and is unique due to its geographical location. To travel from the Australian mainland to the capital city of Hobart, which body of water must be crossed?

  1. The Bass StraitAnswer
  2. B
    The Torres Strait
  3. C
    The Great Australian Bight

Answer

The correct answer is the Bass Strait, which is the body of water separating Tasmania from the Australian mainland.
The Bass Strait is the official name of the body of water that separates the island state of Tasmania from the Australian mainland. Hobart is the capital city of Tasmania, located on the island's southern coast.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the geographical status of Tasmania.
Tasmania is Australia's smallest state and is an island located south of the mainland.
Understanding that Tasmania is an island is the first step in determining how to reach it.
2
Recall the name of the body of water between Victoria and Tasmania.
The body of water is named the Bass Strait.
This specific geographic detail is required to correctly identify the separation between the mainland and the island state.
3
Confirm the capital city of Tasmania.
The capital city of Tasmania is Hobart.
Combining the location and the capital city confirms the correct destination.

Key Concept

Geography and location of Tasmania

Hints

1
Think about the body of water located between the state of Victoria and the island state of Tasmania.

Practice More

Review the names and locations of all six Australian states and their capital cities to avoid confusion between different regions.
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