Unit 10 Australia and New Zealand Test Review

How has the location of Australia influenced its environment?

• Australia's position between two oceans results in a very wet climate.

• Australia's position in the Southern Hemisphere results in monsoon seasons.

• Australia's proximity to Antarctica has contributed to a very cool climate year round.

• Australia's distance and isolation have contributed to the development of unique animals and plants.

Which geographic formation is illustrated in the map?

• Ayers Rock/Uluru

• Milford Sound

• Aurora Australis

• Great Barrier Reef

What is the capital of Australia?

• Sydney

• Canberra

• Melbourne

• Perth

Which kind of geographic formation is pictured in the aerial photograph above?

• Atoll

• Isthmus

• Barrier Island

• Archipelago

What type of weapon is used to hunt animals that when launched can come back to the hunter's hand if it misses?

• didgeridoo

• kangaroo

• boomerang

• koala

Which cultural element was introduced in Australia and New Zealand by British colonists?

• Rock art

• Ta moko

• English language

• Whare puni homes

How does the climate in the Australian outback influence settlement patterns in the region?

• The outback is lightly populated with few towns.

• The outback is the agricultural center of Australia.

• The outback is the home of most major Australian cities.

• The outback is rich in natural resources that attract major industries.

Which country best fits the description above?

• Australia

• Fiji

• New Zealand

• Vanuatu

The industry discussed in the excerpt, likely modifies the physical environment of Australia by —

• developing airports and ports

• damming and diverting rivers

• constructing vast irrigation systems

• mining on and below the Earth's surface

One way that people living in Oceania have adapted to the environment includes —

• relying on fishing

• hunting large animals

• building underground shelters

• using salt water for irrigation of crops