Australia, Oceania, and Antarctica unit Test review

Which physical feature is more commonly found in New Zealand than in Australia?

• Desert Plains

• Geysers

• Monoliths

• Coral Reefs

Which areas experience cold winters and the greatest likelihood of snowfall?

• New Zealand's Northern Island

• Australia's Northern Regions

• New Zealand's South Island

• Australia's Outback

Why are the native plants and animals of Australia and New Zealand not found in other parts of the world?

• Plants and animals can move across large stretches of ocean

• Explorers did not introduce the same types of plants and animals everywhere

• Australia and New Zealand are separated from other landmasses by desert regions

• Australia and New Zealand are more isolated than other continents are.

Which European country colonized New Zealand and Australia?

• France

• Great Britain

• Spain

• Italy

What does the colonization of Australia have in common with that of New Zealand?

• Colonization followed Captain Cook's exploration of both areas.

• Both areas were colonized in the late 1800s.

• Both areas were colonized by convicted criminals.

• The United Nations authorized Britain to colonize both areas.

Which statement about invasive species is accurate?

• They cannot reproduce as quickly as native species

• They are almost always intentionally introduced by humans.

• They crowd out native animal territories

• They typically cause extinction only of other invasive species

Why did Europeans settle in Oceania?

• to establish trust territories

• to establish supply points for overseas travel

• to liberate tribal peoples from slavery

• to trade with island people

What are the purposes of the Antarctic Treaty?

Choose two answers that are correct.

• to allow each member nation to build a research station

• to outline rules for land management and resources

• to establish Antarctica as a location for scientific research

• to restrict certain key areas of Antarctica from military activities

What is the major area of research in Antarctica today?

• solar energy

• human demographics

• desertification

• climate change

Which type of climate is the most common in Australia's Outback?

• Tropical Climate

• dry desert climate

• tundra

• humid and rainy climate