Oceania and Antarctica Review Quiz

Which region is described as being scattered across hundreds of square miles of ocean and includes the countries of New Zealand and Papua New Guinea?

• Scandinavia

• Oceania

• Caribbean

• Baltic

What are the three major groups of Pacific Islands mentioned in the text?

• Scandinavia, Melanesia, Polynesia

• Melanesia, Polynesia, Micronesia

• Caribbean, Baltic, Nordic

• Baltic, Arctic, Antarctic

On a world map, where is Antarctica located in relation to Oceania?

• Directly north

• Directly south

• To the east

• To the west

What is the smallest continent in the world according to the text?

• Greenland

• New Zealand

• Australia

• Antarctica

What does the term "Melanesia" mean in the context of Oceania's geography?

• Tiny islands

• Black islands

• Ice-covered islands

• Coral islands

Which mountain range in Australia is mentioned in the text?

• Western Plateau

• Great Victoria Desert

• Great Dividing Range

• Darling River

What type of climate does Antarctica have?

• Tropical wet

• Ice cap

• Mediterranean

• Marine west coast

What adaptation helps chaparral plants survive fires?

• Deep root systems to access groundwater

• Leaves that hold in moisture

• Ability to sprout new growth after being heated in fire

• Shallow roots that spread out to capture rainwater

What is the smallest independent country in Oceania by area and population?

• Australia

• Nauru

• New Zealand

• Fiji

Which country in Oceania has the largest area and population?

• Nauru

• Fiji

• Australia

• New Zealand