Unit 10: Adapting Down Under: Pacific Realm

• What is characteristic of the geography of Australia, New Zealand, and Oceania?

• Located in the Southern Hemisphere
• Located in the Northern Hemisphere
• Covered in ice and snow year-round
• Completely flat and featureless terrain

• How does physical geography shape culture in Australia, New Zealand, and Oceania?

• Physical geography has no impact on culture
• Physical geography can influence the development of cultures through factors such as climate, natural resources, and topography.
• Culture is only influenced by historical events
• People in these regions do not have a distinct culture

• How has a history of colonialism shaped culture in Australia, New Zealand, and Oceania?

• Colonialism has significantly influenced the culture in Australia, New Zealand, and Oceania through the imposition of European languages, customs, and social structures.
• The indigenous cultures in Australia, New Zealand, and Oceania were not influenced by colonialism
• Colonialism only affected the economy in Australia, New Zealand, and Oceania
• Colonialism had no impact on the culture in Australia, New Zealand, and Oceania

• What is unique about culture in Australia, New Zealand, and Oceania?

• Homogeneity in cultural traditions
• Lack of any indigenous cultures
• Presence of diverse indigenous cultures and traditions
• Influence of only one dominant culture

• How does where we live influence how we live?

• It affects our access to resources, cultural influences, and climate conditions.
• It only influences our choice of hobbies
• It only affects our fashion choices
• It has no impact on our lifestyle

• How does increasing interconnectedness benefit and cost societies and individuals?

• Increasing the cost of goods and services while reducing the risk of economic instability.
• Facilitating the exchange of ideas, resources, and technology while increasing vulnerability to global events and economic downturns.
• Limiting access to resources and technology while reducing vulnerability to global events and economic downturns.
• Isolating individuals and societies from new ideas and technologies while protecting them from global events and economic downturns.

• What is characteristic of the physical geography of Australia and Oceania?

• Snow-capped mountains and glaciers
• Prairies and grasslands
• Volcanic activity and earthquakes
• Vast deserts, tropical rainforests, and numerous islands

• What is characteristic of settlement patterns in Australia and Oceania?

• Ruralization and concentration of population in the interior
• Urbanization and dispersion of population in the interior
• Ruralization and dispersion of population along the coastlines
• Urbanization and concentration of population along the coastlines

• How has geography impacted cultural patterns in this region?

• People in this region do not have any traditions influenced by geography
• Cultural patterns are solely determined by government policies
• Geography has influenced cultural patterns by shaping the way people live, interact, and develop traditions in the region.
• Geography has no impact on cultural patterns in this region

• What cultural practices in Australia and New Zealand reflect the contributions from indigenous populations?

• Traditional dance, art, storytelling, and language preservation
• European cultural practices and fashion trends
• Religious ceremonies and political systems
• Fast food consumption and modern music