World Geography Unit 12 - Australia, New Zealand, and Oceania

What is Antarctica mainly used for?

• industrial frontier

• scientific research

• human settlement

• new sources of energy

Why is English the main language in Oceania?

• history of colonization

• globalization of trade

• migration trends

• all of the above

Why did the British Colonize Australia?

• economic trade

• scientific research

• place for prisoners

• religious freedom

Which climate zone is predominant in the interior regions of Australia?

• desert

• tundra

• steppe

• tropical wet

Where do most people live in Australia?

• The Coast

• Northern border

• interior desert

• southern islands

Which Indigenous group in New Zealand is famous for performing the traditional Haka dance?

• Maoris

• Inuit

• Zulu

• Apache

Why is the Ring of Fire prone to frequent volcanic eruptions and earthquakes?

• movement of tectonic plates

• proximity to the equator

• ocean currents

• climate change

What was the cause of the Australian Wild Fires in 2019?

• Overfarming

• Droughts

• Urbanization

• Tectonic plates

Which oceanic feature is central to the identity of Oceania?

• The Great Barrier Reef

• The Atlantic Ocean

• The Pacific Ocean

• Tropical Rainforests

Which category of region best describes the Australian Outback?

• Perceptual

• Formal

• Functional

• Climate