Australia and Oceania - Human Geography

In what ocean are the islands of Oceania found?

• Atlantic

• Pacific

• Indian

• Arctic

The three island regions of Oceania include Micronesia, Polynesia, and (a)   .

** Be careful with spelling! **

What was the name of the boats early Polynesians developed?

• triremes

• magellan canoes

• outrigger canoes

• maori

True or False:

The Maori protected all New Zealand forests between the 14th and 19th centuries, allowing flora and fauna populations to explode.

• True

• False

How many different languages are found in Papau New Guinea?

(a)  

Which sport is most popular in Oceania?

• Baseball

• Cricket

• Soccer

• Rugby

The primary language spoken throughout most of the continent is (a)   due to strong European culture.

What were the isolated islands used for during the Cold War by American and European groups?

• Navigation

• Land management

• Nuclear weapons testing

• Environmental conservation

Select all of the following issues that aboriginal Australians experience at higher rates than other groups:

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY!

• unemployment

• life expectancy

• imprisonment

• tax cuts

• disease