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QuizMultiple Choice

Physical Geography of Oceania and Antarctica

Question 10 • TX-World Geography Studies B-CR

The Great Artesian Basin is important because it __________.

Answer
A
provides freshwater lakes used for irrigation in western Australia
B
encourages inland navigation for transport of people and goods
C
supports taiga ecosystems across the interior regions of Australia
D
contains pressurized groundwater that rises naturally to the surface

Explanation

The Great Artesian Basin is a vast underground reservoir where water is trapped under pressure beneath layers of rock. When the water reaches an opening, that pressure can make it rise naturally to the surface. Therefore, the best answer is “contains pressurized groundwater that rises naturally to the surface.”

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