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Australia: Location, Political Divisions and Physical Features

ICSE · Class 7 · Geography

Complete topic list for Australia: Location, Political Divisions and Physical Features in ICSE Class 7 Geography. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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Topics in Australia: Location, Political Divisions and Physical Features

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1. Australia: Basic Location and Extent

  • Australia is considered both a country and a continent.
  • Australia is the smallest continent in the world.
  • Its area is 7.692 million sq. km.
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2. Boundaries and Surrounding Oceans

  • India and Australia are not neighbours; Australia is surrounded by water on all sides.
  • Indian Ocean lies to the west of Australia.
  • Pacific Ocean lies to the east of Australia.
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3. Political Divisions of Australia

  • Australia has six states.
  • The six states are New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Queensland, Tasmania, and Western Australia.
  • Australia also has two internal territories governed by the Central Government.
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4. Physical Divisions of Australia

  • Australia has four relief regions: Eastern Highlands, Central Lowlands, Western Plateau, and Coastal Plains.
  • These physical regions help in understanding mountains, plains, rivers, reefs, and basins.
  • Different landforms influence climate, drainage, farming, and settlement.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Australia as a country, continent, and region with distinct location, political divisions, and physical features

Introduction to AustraliaLocation and extentBoundariesPolitical divisionsPhysical featuresEastern HighlandsGreat Dividing RangeGreat Barrier Reef

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Australia: Location, Political Divisions and Physical Features covers several key topics that are frequently asked in ICSE Class 7 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
How to score full marks in Australia: Location, Political Divisions and Physical Features — ICSE Class 7 Geography?
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