Australia and New Zealand

The Great Barrier Reef is:

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• The world's largest living structure.

• Composed of calcium carbonate and limestone.

• Dying.

• Is created mainly by different species of coral, crystalline algae, and bivalves.

The main threats to the Great Barrier Reef are:

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• Bleaching caused by warmer ocean temperatures.

• Strong cyclones.

• Pollution.

• Coral collectors.

What are the main geographical regions found in Australia?

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• Plateaus

• Lowlands

• Highlands

• Coastal Plains

The physical landforms of New Zealand the Australian Continent were created:

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• as a result of the Flood.

• as a result of frequent geothermic and tectonic activity.

• through biomass shaping.

• by the subduction of the Pacific plate below the Australian Plate.

True or false, Even though it is surrounded by water, the Australian Continent has a scarcity of surface water sources.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Given the scarcity of water in Australia, what are some ways Australians manage water?

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• Recycling water.

• Capturing runoff.

• Utilizing groundwater.

• Major Desalinization projects.

One source of potential energy created by major rivers in Australia and New Zealand is (a)   power.

Which climate predominates the Australian Continent?

• Arid/Semi Arid

• Temperate

• Tropical/Subtropical

• Steppe

Which climate types are shared by Australia and New Zealand?

• Arid/Semi Arid

• Temperate

• Tropical/Subtropical

• Steppe

Australia's Temperate zone -

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• exists along the coast of the Tasmanian Sea.

• exists along the coast of the Timor Sea.

• is an area that receives moderate rainfall with sporadic droughts.

• creates mild to warm summers with cold winters.