Multiple choice The Indian Ocean _________________. separates Asia and Australia from North and South America separates Europe and Africa from North and South America includes the North Pole and lies mostly north of the Arctic Circle lies south of Asia and separates East Africa from Australia Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation Geographically, the Indian Ocean is bounded by Asia to the north, Africa to the west, and Australia to the east, making it the body of water that separates East Africa from Australia.