Module 20 Post Test - 7th Grade - Oceania and Antarctica

Which of the following is true of both Australia and New Zealand?

• both countries are now close allies of the United Kingdom
• British settlers began arriving in both places in the early 1800s
• both countries were originally settled by people whose descendants are called the Maori
• British government officials signed treaties with the native peoples of both countries in the late 1800s

Which descriptions match Australia? (3)

• much of the country has desert and steppe climates

• it has many natural harbors along its coasts, which were created by fjords

• the eastern portion of the country has low mountains, valleys, and a major river system

• it is similar to an island, but is considered a continent because of its immense size

• it has a mountain range that has dense forests, deep lakes, and glaciers

Which descriptions match New Zealand? (3)

• a marine climate provides plentiful rainfall and mild temperature to much of the country

• it has many natural harbors along its coasts, which were created by fjords

• the eastern portion of the country has low mountains, valleys, and a major river system

• it is similar to an island, but is considered a continent because of its immense size

• it has a mountain range that has dense forests, deep lakes, and glaciers

One way that the Australian government has attempted to maintain economic growth is by providing ​​ ​ (a)   with funding to ​ ​​ ​ (b)   .

• entrepreneurs
• start new businesses
• ranchers
• clothing makers
• mining companies
• build new factories
• develop new breeds of sheep
• find new deposits of minerals

How is New Caledonia different from most other Pacific islands?

• it has a dry steppe climate
• it has a cool highland climate
• it has a humid tropical climate
• it has a tropical savanna climate

Use the map to answer the question: Which of these places in the Pacific Ocean was settled last?

• Fiji
• Tonga
• New Guinea
• New Zealand

Which of the following are key industries of the Pacific Islands? (Choose 3 correct answers)

• agriculture
• fishing
• tourism
• construction
• manufacturing

Which of the following are among Antarctica's mineral resources? Choose 3 correct answers.

• coal
• copper
• gold
• bauxite
• lead

Which of the following was an effect of the Antarctic Treaty of 1959?

• it gave Australia control of the continent
• it gave the U.S. control of the continent
• it set aside the entire continent for scientific research
• it set aside a portion of the continent for military bases

How have tourists created a problem for Antarctica?

• by harming plants
• by hunting animals
• by leaving behind trash
• by interfering with research