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1. 1.

   Fill in the blanks:

   1. Australia was a ___________________ colony till it gained its independence in 1901.
   2. __________________ is the highest peak in Australia.
   3. __________________ is a detached mass of the Eastern Highlands.
   4. __________________ is the lowest part of the continent of Australia.
   5. In Australia, rainfall is low because of the absence of ___________________.
2. 2.

   Write a short note on the discovery of Australia.

3. 3.

   Name the four physical divisions into which the continent of Australia can be divided.

4. 4.

   Why is the Great Dividing Range so called?

5. 5.

   Briefly describe 'The Great Barrier Reef'.

6. 6.

   Name the shallow basins found in the central lowlands. Write a short note on each.