Australia/New Zealand/Oceania Review

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Why are so many of New Zealand's and Australia's animals and plants found nowhere else on Earth?

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because of the countries' great distance from other large landmasses

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Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific islands were once part of the landmass that included

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Africa.

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The mountain range known as the Southern Alps is located in

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the South Island of New Zealand.

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The Pacific island region is made up of Melanesia, Polynesia, and

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Micronesia.

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The island group with the most people is

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Melanesia.

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Why do fewer people live on low islands than on high islands?

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The soil is very sandy on low islands.

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Where are Australia's most important rivers?

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in the eastern and southeastern region

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Why is the Canterbury Plain important to the people who live on South Island, New Zealand?

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Farmers produce most of New Zealand's crops there.

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The three major areas of the Pacific island region are Melanesia, Micronesia, and

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Polynesia.

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The most important resource in the Pacific island region is

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coconut palms.