Oceania

Observe the given world map and answer the following question: 

 

 The Southern Hemisphere lies  __________ the Equator.  

• above

• below

Where are most Australian Urban Centers located?

• Along the Coast

• In the Outback

• Only in the nation's capital

• there are not any urban centers

Which of the following are invasive species in Australia?

• Kangaroos, wallabies, koala bears

• dingos, cats, rabbits, foxes

• kiwi, kakapo, cassowary, emu

• platypus, echidna, acacia

Oceania is formed by thousands of islands

• True

• False

The largest coral reef in the world; It is the ONLY living organism that can be seen from space! Located off the eastern coast of Queensland, it is 12,500 miles long. Home to 400+ species of coral and 1500+ species of fish.

• Mount Cook

• Great Victoria Desert

• Great Barrier Reef

• high island

Why is there no permanent human settlement in Antarctica?

• The ice shelves along the coast prevent ships from coming close year-round.

  
  

• The harsh conditions in winter make it unfavorable for year-round inhabitants.

  
  

• The weakening ozone layer makes the environment unsafe for humans in the winter

  
  

• The rules set by the Antarctic Treaty prevent scientists from studying there

  Year-round.

  
  

Antarctica is the windiest place on earth?

• True

• False

Which of the following is allowed on Antarctica?

• Military Training

• Mining

• Scientific Research

• Nuclear Testing

The numerous different species in this photo highlights the _ of the coral reefs

• biodiversity

• uniformity

• climate

• all of the answers are correct

What is an invasive species?

• A native (naturally found) species which are added to an area. 
• A non-native (not naturally found) species added to an area. 
• A keystone species in an environment
• none of the above