People and Culture: Oceania Station 1

How does the total land area of Australia compare to the combined area of the 48 contiguous states of the United States?

• Slightly smaller

• Roughly equivalent

• Significantly larger

• Moderately larger

What percentage of Australia's land is covered by the Outback?

• 70%

• 60%

• 40%

• 20%

Which region is predominantly inhabited by the majority of Australia's population?

• The vast central desert areas

• The eastern and southern coastal regions

• The tropical northern territories

• The expansive Australian Outback

Identify the most populous city in Australia.

• Sydney

• Melbourne

• Canberra

• Brisbane

What is the population of Sydney?

• 2 million

• 3.5 million

• 4.5 million

• 6 million

How many main islands make up New Zealand?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Which is the capital city of New Zealand?

• Christchurch

• Hamilton

• Wellington

• Auckland

On which island do more people live in New Zealand?

• North Island

• South Island

• Both have equal population

• None of the above

What primarily contributes to a larger population on New Zealand's North Island?

• Greater altitudes

• Abundant resources

• Proximity to the South Pole

• Warmer climate conditions

Identify the highest mountain peak located in the South Island of New Zealand.

• Mount Aspiring

• Mount Tasman

• Aoraki/Mount Cook

• Mount Ruapehu