Australia/New Zealand/Oceania Review

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

• because of the countries' closeness to other islands

• because of the landforms

• because of the climate

• because of the countries' great distance from other large landmasses

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

• Asia.

• Africa.

• North America.

• South America.

The mountain range known as the Southern Alps is located in

• Western Australia.

• Polynesia.

• the South Island of New Zealand.

• Papua New Guinea.

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

• New Zealand.

• Australia.

• Tasmania.

• Micronesia.

The island group with the most people is

• Melanesia.

• Micronesia.

• Polynesia.

• Hawaii.

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

• The soil on low islands consists of volcanic ash.

• The soil is very sandy on low islands.

• Low islands are generally larger than high islands.

• Low islands were formed by volcanoes.

Where are Australia's most important rivers?

• in the interior

• in the eastern and southeastern region

• in the northern regions

• in the western half of the continent

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

• Most of the country's factories are located there.

• Farmers produce most of New Zealand's crops there.

• Most minerals are mined there.

• All the major cities are located there.

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

• New Zealand.

• Polynesia.

• Tasmania.

• Oceania.

The most important resource in the Pacific island region is

• palm grasses.

• coconut palms.

• small shrubs.

• phosphate deposits.