Australia, Pacific Realm, and Antarctica Quiz

Which of these is a country surrounded by water on all sides?

• Australia

• Bolivia

• Hawaii

• Italy

Because of the precipitation it receives, most of the populated Australia can be considered _____________.

• alpine

• piedmont

• semi-arid

• tropical rainforest

The Maori culture of New Zealand likely migrated there from

• Australia.

• Hawaii.

• Indonesia.

• Polynesia

Which of these took place as a result of Britain's loss in the American Revolution?

• Britain colonized Canada.

• Britain colonized Australia

• Britain colonized New Guinea

• Britain colonized New Zealand

Which of these are considered part of Oceania?

• Tasmania and Tortuga

• Australia and Madagascar

• New Zealand and Tasmania

• Madagascar and New Zealand

Australia is located in the middle of a tectonic plate. This MOST LIKELY results in

• few earthquakes

• many earthquakes.

• low winter temperatures.

• high summer temperatures.

More people began to arrive in the state of New South Wales in Australia- in red- during the mid-19th century because

• slavery was made illegal.

• there was a massive gold rush

• the war in the Americas had ended

• the country gained independence.

Based on this chart, which statement can be accurately made?

• There are no Muslims in Australia.

• Christianity is the official religion.

• People in Australia do not regularly attend church.

• Religion in Australia is influenced by its British heritage.

Languages Spoken in Australia:

* English 86%

* Aboriginal languages 11%

* Other 3%

This information demonstrates

• Australia's strong British influence

• Australia's strong native influence

• Australian's bilingual ability

• Australian's links with Asia

Dingoes are hunters. Based on the photo, what other animals do dingoes look like?

• wolves and dogs

• kangaroos and koalas

• hamsters and dogs

• foxes and kangaroos