6.2 Mastery Check: Human Geography of Oceania and Antarctica

1. Human Geography: Introduction Which of the following statements about the human geography of Oceania and Antarctica is false?

• The smallest country is Nauru, an island with an area of less than nine square miles.
• Antarctica has a permanent population of about 4,000 people throughout the year.
• Australia is the largest country in the region in area and population.

5. Population Select all true statements about the population of Oceania and Antarctica:

• The region has less than 1% of the world's population
• The population is getting smaller
• Most people in Australia and New Zealand live in cities.
• In some parts of Oceania, less than half of the people live in urban areas.

6. Economic Activity - Resources Which of the following statements about the resources of Oceania and Antarctica is true?

• The only sources of energy in the region are oil and natural gas.
• Papua New Guinea is one of the world's leading producers of diamonds.
• Precious metals are very important, including diamonds in Australia.

7. Economic Activity - Land Use What are three important uses of the land in this region? (Answer in a complete sentence, identifying where specifically in the region each land use is important).

8. Answer the following question using the map below: Which of the following statements about the population of Oceania is true based on the map?

• The most densely populated areas of the region are on the east coast of Australia and in New Zealand.
• There is more land with 125-250 people per square mile than there is under 2 people per square mile.
• Most of the cities with 1,000,000-4,000,000 people are located north of the 30°S latitude line.

9. Answer the following question using the map below: In between which longitudes would you find land being used for livestock raising, forestry, and trade and manufacturing and resources including precious metals, coal, and hydroelectric power?

• 110°E to 120°E
• 140°E to 150°E
• 170°E to 180°E