Oceania & Australia Review

1. Which ocean borders Australia to the west?

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Southern Ocean

Where are most urban centers in Australia located?

• On the coastlines

• In the central desert

• In the northern outback

• On mountain tops

What is the name of this landmark?

• Sydney Opera House

• Eiffel Tower

• Statue of Liberty

• Taj Mahal

Determine the title of this physical feature (Located in Northern Territory, Sacred to Aboriginals, Red-Orange Colored):

• Ayers Rock / Uluru

• Great Barrier Reef

• Mount Kosciuszko

• Kakadu National Park

Which of the following statements best describes the Australian Outback?

• A vast arid and semi-arid region

• A densely populated urban area

• A tropical rainforest

• A coastal wetland

How does the Great Barrier Reef impact the marine ecosystem?

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Which factor can contribute to coral bleaching?

• Increasing ocean temperatures and acidification (decrease in PH level)

• Decreasing sunlight and lower water temperatures

• Increased salinity and freshwater influx

• Reduced nutrient levels and stable pH

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What motivated ancient Polynesians to migrate away from their islands?

• Adaptation to changing environmental conditions

• Desire to escape from technological advancements

• Search for colder climates

• Influence of European explorers

How did Fiji's Islands form?

• Magma eruption and hotspots under plate boundaries

• Glacial movement and ice melting

• Wind erosion and sediment deposition

• River flooding and delta formation

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Which country is a self-governing dominion within the British Empire?

• Australia

• India

• France

• Japan