Unit 11 Test Review

What does the term Micronesia mean?

• "Many islands"

• "Black reefs"

• Tiny islands

• "Coral reefs"

How many countries are there in Oceania?

• 13

• 14

• 11

• 12

This region includes _________ continents, and more than _____________ islands. Fill in the blanks.

• two and 20,0000

• 1 and 20,000

• three and 30,000

• 2 and 50,000

Where is the Bikini Atoll located?

• Micronesia

• Palau

• Solomon Islands

• Marshall Islands

New Zealand was settled by __________ - migrated from Polynesia 1,000 years ago.

• Aboriginals

• Maori

• Australians

• Europeans

Pacific island settlers used _____________ charts to reach the nearest islands.

• Small rafts

• Navigation

• Land bridges

• All of the above

Polynesians were more peaceful and lived in extended family groups. True or false?

• True

• False

Why is it necessary for world governments involved in the exploration of Antarctica to develop and sign the Antarctic Treaty of 1961?

• To peacefully agree to use Antarctica only for research purposes.

• The treaty prohibits the use of the continent for military bases and nuclear testing or dumping.

• All the above

• Each nation enjoys the freedom of research on the continent.

Which economic activities common in Oceania depend on sustainable management of the environment?

• Ships and airplane construction 

• Operation of diamond and gold mines

• Fishing and forestry industries

• Manufacturing and sales of furniture 

 __________ of Australia is a desert, located in the continent's center.

• 1/3

• 2/3

• 3/4

• 1/2