Question

I need some help determing what ocean Australia is located in. The question on my study guide says, "Australia is located in the southeast __________ Ocean. I see it is surrounded by the Southern Ocean, Indian Ocean, and Pacific Ocean. I'm not sure which one to pick. Thanks.

Answer 1

Well, it is located in the south WEST Pacific
and NORTH of the southern ocean
but indeed in the
SOUTHEAST Indian Ocean.
The question is a bit silly because all 3 oceans touch Australia but it is Southeast only of the Indian Ocean

Answer 2

Many geographers don't recognize the Southern Ocean as a separate ocean. Since your description is the southeast part of an ocean, which of the three oceans must it be?

http://www.yourchildlearns.com/online-atlas/images/indian-ocean-map.gif