Ch. 4 World Regions Test

What is the main food source for koalas?

• Bamboo leaves

• Eucalyptus fruit

• Eucalyptus leaves

• Tree bark

Which description best matches Australia's outback?

• Wet rainforest with high humidity

• Desert and dry grassland with cool wind

• Snowy mountains with glaciers

• Coastal wetlands with frequent rain

Where is the Daintree Rainforest located?

• New Zealand

• Papua New Guinea

• Near the equator in Australia

• Southern Australia

What weather conditions are typical in New Zealand's highlands?

• Hot and dry all year

• Mild temperatures with light rain

• Cold wind with freezing rain and snow

• Tropical storms and humidity

Which mineral is Australia known for producing the most of worldwide?

• Diamonds

• Gold

• Opals

• Coal

In Papua New Guinea, what is the main product made from harvested trees?

• Paper

• Lumber

• Furniture

• Firewood

Which language was developed by the first settlers of Palau?

• Palauan

• Indonesian

• Polynesian

• Sonsorolese-Tobian

Which Australian animal is known for laying eggs?

• Kangaroo

• Koala

• Platypus

• Dingo

What tree provides both food for koalas and medicinal oil?

• Banyan tree

• Palm tree

• Eucalyptus tree

• Tea tree

Why is the region called Oceania?

• Because of its blue skies

• Because most of its land is under the ocean

• Because of its many lakes

• Because of its rainy climate