What year did the first European explorer reach Antartica?

• 1907

• 1941

• 1895

• 1901

Which of the following makes the Pacific Islands particularly susceptible to volcanoes and earthquakes?

• Proximity to the Sahara Desert
• Location along the Ring of Fire
• Underwater volcanic activity
• High altitude above sea level

How did the 1959 Antarctic Treaty change environmental policies and technological advancements for countries that signed the treaty?

• The 1959 Antarctic Treaty allowed countries to exploit Antarctica's resources without restrictions.
• The 1959 Antarctic Treaty led to increased military presence in Antarctica.
• The 1959 Antarctic Treaty established Antarctica as a scientific preserve, banned military activity, and promoted international cooperation in scientific research.
• The 1959 Antarctic Treaty prohibited scientific research in Antarctica.

As a result of ___, which encouraged the development of a road that crosses the whole region, Australia's ___ has been dramatically changed.

• tourism; outback

• agricultural expansion; biodiversity
• population growth; transportation
• urbanization; economy

Which geographic factor contributes MOST to the physical development of Pacific islands in Oceania?

• Tectonic plate movement
• Volcanic activity
• Glacial erosion
• Coral reef formation

Which of the following will Australia and New Zealand probably do for trading partners since Great Britain is now a member of the European Union?

• Form a new union with Great Britain
• Stop all trade with other countries
• Increase tariffs on all imports
• Seek new trading partners with the United States

Which countries have plants and wildlife unique only to them due to their geographic isolation?

• Australia

• Iceland
• Japan
• New Zealand

The Maori of New Zealand had a lifestyle based on all of the following EXCEPT—

• manufacturing

• metalworking
• nomadic lifestyle
• fishing

How is the Australian Aborigine society an example of a traditional economy?

• The Australian Aborigine society relies heavily on industrialization and modern technology
• The Australian Aborigine society is primarily focused on individual ownership of resources
• The Australian Aborigine society follows a capitalist economic system
• The Australian Aborigine society makes economic decisions based on customs and traditions.

Which physical process is currently taking place at Ayer's Rock in Australia?

• Volcanic eruption
• Tectonic plate movement
• Erosion
• Glacial melting