Oceania & Antarctica

How many countries are there in Oceania?

• 200

• 24

• 3

• 14

Which of the following is the largest country in Oceania?

• New Zealand

• Australia

• Fiji

• Papua New Guinea

What is the meaning of the word Polynesia?

• Small islands

• Far islands

• Many islands

• Friendly islands

Which of the following are regions in Oceania? Check all that apply.

• Malay Archipelago

• Micronesia

• The West Indies

• Melanesia

• New Zealand

True of False: The tallest peak above sea level in Oceania is Mauna Kea?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The tallest peak is Mt. Wilhelm (14,793 ft) in Papua New Guinea.

True or False: The Great Barrier Reef covers an area of over 1,000 miles.

• True

• False

Which of these are an issue in Oceania?

• Mining (Uranium)

• Rabbits in Australia

• Great Barrier Reef Health

• Whaling

• All of the Above

What did the ancient Polynesian voyagers use to navigate.

• Stars

• Compass

• GPS

• Birds

• Clouds

How large is Antarctica?

• 3rd largest continent

• 6th largest continent

• 5th largest continent

• 7th largest continent

What is the purpose of the Antarctica Treaty?

• The preserve the land for research

• To allow tourism in Antarctica

• To allow ice fishing

• An plan to move Polar Bears to Antarctica