Q. Which of the following statements with regard to Australian hydrography and coastal sites is/are correct?
1.Murray River is Australia’s longest river, flowing southwest to empty into the Southern Ocean.
2.Darling River originates in New South Wales and serves as the principal right-bank tributary of the Murray River.
3.Shark Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its stromatolites, is located on the eastern coast of Queensland facing the Pacific Ocean.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: The Murray River stretches approximately 2,508 kilometers, making it the longest river system on the Australian continent.
- Statement 2 is correct: The Darling River is the third-longest river in Australia and joins the Murray River at Wentworth, New South Wales.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: Shark Bay is located at the westernmost point of Western Australia on the Indian Ocean. Located at the most westerly point of Western Australia, Shark Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its exceptional marine biodiversity.
