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?

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?

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?

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