SS Test 2 Review-Australia and Oceania

What are the four main regions of Oceania?

• Canada, Greenland, Russia, Iceland

• Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, the Pacific Islands

• Brazil, Peru, Chile, Argentina

• Indonesia, Malaysia, Phillipines, Sri Lanka

The country and continent of Australia is known for it's vast biodiversity. What does this tell us about Australia's wildlife?

• The species live in a unique ecosystem.

• They have a small variety of species.

• The species are unique to Australia.

• They have a large variety of species.

Why is it that Australia's seasons are completely opposite of those in North America? Select all that apply.

• The tilt of the Earth's axis.

• They are experiencing global warming.

• Their ozone layer is gone.

• Their location is on the other side of the planet.

Who were the first known people to arrive in Australia roughly 65,000 years ago?

(a)  

True or false. The "dreamtime" is a phrase used to describe the beliefs of a spirited world, by the Australian Aboriginals.

• True

• False

Who colonized Australia 1788?

(a)  

Who was/is the Stolen Generation?

• Aboriginal/Torres Strait islander children who decided to leave their families for a more modern lifestyle.

• Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander peoples who stole money from the Europeans.

• Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander children who were forcibly removed from their families from 1910-1970 by European gov't.

• Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islanders who forced their kids to speak english.

What are the three regions of the Pacific Islands? Select the three that apply.

• Melanesia

• Indonesia

• Polynesia

• Micronesia

• Malaysia

This type of island is generally cone-shaped, with steep, high-peaks. What type of island is this?

(a)  

This type of island is formed when coral reefs grow around a volcanic island. What type of island is this?

(a)