Unit 10 Review Cards

Which kind of geographic formation is pictured in the aerial photograph above?

• Atoll

• Isthmus

Read the passage below:

People can learn about a specific culture by examining the artwork created. One way that Aborigines in Australia express themselves culturally is through art. A relationship between culture and their creative works exists. The Aboriginal artwork is centered on storytelling. It is used to convey knowledge and beliefs about the Aborigines. There are several methods of creating Aboriginal art. The artists may use rock painting, dot painting, engraving on rocks and trees, and carvings, to name a few. Aboriginal art is rich in history and culture and brings the Aboriginal people to life when studied.

This question has two parts. Part A: What is the message the Aboriginal people give through their art?

• They enjoy expressing themselves.

• They use their art to tell their history.

• They use many different mediums for their art.

• They get rich by selling their art.

Refer to the maps titled 'Australia: Climate' and 'Australia: Population Density.' Which of the following conclusions do the climate and population density maps support?

• A. Few people live in the interior because of the dry climate.

• B. Few people live in the southeast because of heavy rainfall.

Both Perth and Brisbane are population centers in Australia. What do the two locations have in common?

• They are both located on the Indian Ocean.

• They are both located near 115 degrees east.

• They are both located close to latitude 30 degrees south.

Which of the following explains why Australia is officially subject to another country's monarch?

• It was used as a prison colony by the British.

• It was used as a fueling station by the United States.

• It was conquered by Canada during the Industrial Age.

Read the passage below:

People can learn about a specific culture by examining the artwork created. One way that Aborigines in Australia express themselves culturally is through art. A relationship between culture and their creative works exists. The Aboriginal artwork is centered on storytelling. It is used to convey knowledge and beliefs about the Aborigines. There are several methods of creating Aboriginal art. The artists may use rock painting, dot painting, engraving on rocks and trees, and carvings, to name a few. Aboriginal art is rich in history and culture and brings the Aboriginal people to life when studied.

This question has two parts. Part B: Which statement describes BEST the evidence used to answer the message Aboriginal people give to their art?

• People can learn about a specific culture by examining the artwork created.

• It is used to convey knowledge and beliefs about the Aborigines.

• There are several methods of creating Aboriginal art.

• The artists may use rock painting, dot painting, engraving on rocks and trees and carvings to name a few.

Which of the following statements might a native Australian Aboriginal person have made?

• Many of our people were part of the Stolen Generation, taken from their families to be raised by others.

• We have always received unbiased treatment from others.

• We have always had the same economic status as everyone else.

Which of the following provides most of New Zealand's energy?

• hydroelectric

• coal

In an attempt to introduce new animals to this area, the rabbit was brought to Australia and the possum to New Zealand. Additionally, the brown tree snake has become a resident of Guam. What has been the effect of each of the new species on the area?

• mostly negative

• no major effect