Australia & Oceania Human Geography

Where does the term 'Oceania' come from?

• The region is one big island.

• It is Aborigines for Australia.

• The Pacific Ocean is a defining part of the region.

• The Southern Ocean is a defining part of the region.

How did Polynesian culture develop

• It was influenced by European explorers of the region.

• It was influenced by Southeast Asian sailors.

• It was influenced by Aborigines.

• It developed naturally.

What else does Polynesian culture rely upon?

• The ocean tides.

• The migratory patterns of the birds and sea life.

• A sophisticated traveling system based on the stars, birds, and oceans.

• Guidance from the gods who controlled the weather in the region.

How did Polynesians get the plants and animals needed for survival when they moved to new islands?

• They took the plants and animals with them.

• They adapted the native plants and animals.

• They lived off of the new islands they settled.

• They relyed on trade with nearby islands.

How did the Maori people affect New Zealand's plant and animal life?

• They lived off the land as hunter-gatherers.

• They lived in harmony with nature.

• They cleared forests and introduced new animals to New Zealand, making many native species become extinct.

• They starved because they could not adapt to the native plants and animals.

What confirms Australia's Aborigines' stories about how the Australian land changed over time?

• Stories from Polynesians.

• Stories from Maori.

• Stories from other indigenous people of Australia.

• Modern science has proven the stories to be accurate.

How many indigenous groups have been found in Papua New Guinea?

• 1

• 50

• 500

• 700

What does the government & corporations disagree with indigenous groups in Papua New Guinea?

• What is taught in schools.

• Allowing the indigenous people to live as they always have.

• Land use to include farming and mining operations.

• The right to participate in government.

What is the most popular sport in Oceania?

• Soccer

• Rugby

• Football

• Baseball

Which of the following is NOT a problem in Oceania caused by tourism?

• Pollution

• Overfishing

• Destroying native culture

• Overcrowding