Educational worksheets on types of maps, featuring definitions, examples, and a blank map of Australia for learning.

Let’s look at what the worksheet is asking you to do.

The left side of the worksheet says:

> “Using the information above, to create a political map of Australia.”

Above that, it explains what a political map is:

> “Political maps do not show physical features. Instead, they indicate state and national boundaries and capital cities. A capital city is usually marked with a star in a circle.”

So your job is to turn the blank outline map of Australia into a political map by adding:

1. The borders between states and territories (like Western Australia, Northern Territory, Queensland, etc.)
2. The location of each state/territory’s capital city — marked with a star inside a circle.
3. You might also want to label the names of the states and capitals if your teacher expects that.

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Here are the 8 Australian states and territories + their capitals:

- Western Australia → Perth
- Northern Territory → Darwin
- South Australia → Adelaide
- Queensland → Brisbane
- New South Wales → Sydney
- Australian Capital Territory → Canberra *(this is where the national capital is)*
- Victoria → Melbourne
- Tasmania → Hobart

*(Note: ACT is surrounded by NSW but is its own territory.)*

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Now, on your blank map:

✔ Draw lines to separate the states/territories. (You can use a real map as reference if allowed.)

✔ Put a ★ inside a ○ for each capital city in the right spot.

✔ Optional: Write the name of each state and capital next to it.

That’s it! You’re making a political map — showing human-made divisions and important cities, not mountains or rivers.

Final Answer:
Draw state/territory borders on the Australia outline map and mark each capital city with a star inside a circle: Perth, Darwin, Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Hobart.