Physical geography (Oceania high point): Which is the highest mountain peak of Oceania? Consider the standard continental definition that includes Indonesia's Papua region within Oceania. Choose the correct peak.
General Knowledge
World Geography
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AMt. Victoria, Papua New Guinea
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BMt. Kosciuszko, Australia
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CMt. Cook, South Island (New Zealand)
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DPuncak Jaya, Indonesia
Answer
Correct Answer: Puncak Jaya, Indonesia
Explanation
Given data
- Identify Oceania's highest summit.
Concept/ApproachUnder the common geographical scope of Oceania, the highest point is Puncak Jaya (Carstensz Pyramid) in Papua, Indonesia (≈4,884 m). Mt. Kosciuszko (2,228 m) is Australia's highest, and Aoraki/Mt. Cook (3,724 m) is New Zealand's highest; both are lower than Puncak Jaya.
Final AnswerPuncak Jaya, Indonesia