Which strait separates mainland Australia from Tasmania?
Correct Answer: Bass Strait
Subject: geography
- Torres Strait
- Bass Strait
- Magellan Strait
- Bering Strait
Explanation: • The Bass Strait separates mainland Australia and Tasmania.
• Petroleum and Natural Gas are minerals obtained from the Bass Strait.
• The Torres Strait separates Australia and New Guinea.
• Magellan separates South America and Tierra del Fuego; Bering separates Asia and North America.
• 'Bass' is at the bottom (South) separating Tasmania.
• Australia is surrounded by oceans and seas, making it an Island Continent.