Lesson 34 The Pacific Islands

How are continental islands different from other types of islands?

• They are mountainous.

• They are protected by coral reefs.

• They were once part of a larger landmass.

• They were formed by lava flowing on the seabed.

Which of these descriptions best fits a volcanic island?

• large and varied in landforms

• cone shaped with steep slopes

• ring shaped with a central lagoon

• low and sandy with little vegetation

A body of shallow water partly cut off from the ocean by coral reefs is called which of the following?

• a basin

• a bay

• a gulf

• a lagoon

Based on the climagraph, which type of climate is found in Tahiti?

• tropical wet and dry

• marine west coast

• humid continental

• tropical wet

Oceans provide all of the following except

• food.

• medicines.

• fossil fuels.

• human habitat.

Which physical feature are you least likely to find on or near an atoll?

• reef

• river

• beach

• lagoon

Which of these conclusions is best supported by the map of Tahiti?

• It has few year-round rivers.

• It was formed by two volcanoes.

• It is often hit by tropical cyclones.

• It was once covered by grasslands.

Why are some species of ocean fish becoming endangered species?

• accidental pollution

• ozone depletion

• overfishing

• salinization

What are the three groups geographers categorize the Pacific Islands into?

• Micronesia, Hawaii, and Polynesia

• Tonga, Micronesia, and Samoa

• Polynesia, Hawaii, and Melanesia

• Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia

What direction do the trade winds blow?

• from the north

• from the south

• toward the equator

• all of the answers are correct