Oceania - Tahiti

Tahiti is part of which island group?

• Melanesia

• Micronesia

• French Polynesia

Which country claims Tahiti as a territory?

• Australia

• France

• Great Britain

• United States

Tahiti is the Iargest island in French Polynesia.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT a major industry in Tahiti?

• Manufacturing

• Fishing

• Tourism

• Black Pearls

Answer explanation

The most important industries in Tahiti are fishing, tourism, and black pearls.

The island is small, so there is not a lot of land for the manufacturing industry (factories).

Tahiti has 4 distinct seasons.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

There are two seasons in Tahiti. The wet season lasts from November to April. The dry season, which lasts from May to October, is slightly cooler.

The capital of French Polynesia is (a)   .

A type of traditional Tahitian clothing that wraps around the body is called a (a)   .

Like many Pacific islands, Tahiti depends on the ocean for its economy. Describe some of the resources Tahiti gets from the ocean.

Tahiti is an example of a/an ________.

• atoll

• continental island

• lagoon

• volcanic island

Commercial fishing is an important part of Tahiti's economy. Fishing fleets from other countries pay Tahiti for permission to fish in its waters.

• True

• False