Australia and Oceania

Which of the following is a part of Oceania?

• Austria

• Britain

• Polynesia

• Indonesia

Contrast the population of Australia with that of the USA. Which of the following correctly describes the difference?

• Australia's population is much larger.

• Over 5 million people vacation in Australia every year.

• Australia has about 76 people per square mile and the US has 6 per square mile.

• The US has 76 people per square mile and Australia has 6.4 people per square mile.

How can you describe Australia's government?

• It is a monarchy, led by Queen Elizabeth

• It has a president

• It has a dictator and military rule.

• It has a parliament and a prime minister.

What is Australia's chief export?

• digeridoos

• kangaroo meat

• wool

• dairy products

Which of the following bodies of water is located to the southwest of Australia?

• Indian Ocean

• Timor Sea

• Tasman Sea

• Coral Sea

Which of the following are geographic features of Australia?

• There are many large lakes

• 3/4 of the land is covered by billabongs

• 3/4 of the land is covered by desert

• There are no mountains

Why do the governments of Australia and New Zealand recognize the British queen as their head of state?

• British soldiers are stationed in their countries.

• They are members of the Commonwealth of Nations.

• They are in the Southern Hemisphere.

• Their citizens voted to be subjects of the British queen.

Explain why the people of Oceania probably go to the beach in December. Use evidence from the text in your answer.

Describe the kangaroo's habitat, appearance, behavior, and uses. Use details like numbers and names from the reading in your response.

What is the national symbol of New Zealand?

• penguins

• kangaroos

• kiwis

• digeridoos