Australia History Chapter Review

How were invasive species introduced in the Australia region?

• Only the strong animals and plants can survive Australia's deserts.

• Invasive species were introduced with careful consideration.

• Australia has no invasive species.

• Invasive species were introduced purposely and accidentally.

Why does Australia's region have so many plants and animals unlike anywhere else in the world?

• Because of isolation, there has been little outside influence.

• Very few plants or animals can survive Australia's climate.

• Coral reefs and atolls form the base of high islands.

• Scientist have carefully added only specific types of plants and animals.

What two geologic processes created the Pacific Islands?

• Volcanoes and tree roots.

• Deserts and grasslands.

• Volcanic eruptions and formation of coral reefs.

• Explosions and erosion.

What is causing coral reefs to become endangered?

• sharks are attacking the coral reefs

• warmer water temperatures, pollution, overfishing, and tourists

• invasive eels and blue whales

• decreased water temperatures, algae, jellyfish, and divers

____________ are considered the oldest human culture in the world.

• Columbus

• Clans

• Europeans

• Aborigines

What groups helped develop the continent of Australia?

• cavemen

• convicts and settlers

• Idahoans

• researchers

What is a linguist?

• people who enjoy eating linguine

• language scientists

• translators

• researchers

What are linguists doing to help preserve vanishing languages?

• they are documenting and recording vanishing languages

• they are interviewing native speakers

• they are educating the younger generation about the importance of their languages

• The first 3 are ALL correct.

What is Australia's nickname?

• island continent

• desert island

• Antarctica

• Kangaroo Land

True or False: The Great Barrier Reef stretches 1,250 miles and consists of around 2,900 separate reefs.

• True

• False