Australia Test Review

What type of climate is most common in central and western Australia?

• Tropical wet

• Semiarid

• Desert

• Mediterranean

Which Australian feature is located off the northeast coast?

• Uluru

• Sydney Opera House

• Great Barrier Reef

• Tasmania

What is the geographical position of Melanesia in relation to Australia?

• South and west

• North and east

• Directly north

• South and east

What natural processes have shaped many of Australia's famous landforms?

• Glacial movements

• Volcanic activity

• Water and wind erosion

• Earthquakes

What type of climate do most other Pacific islands have, unlike parts of Australia?

• Desert

• Tropical wet

• Semiarid

• Continental

Where do most Australians live?

• Inland cities

• Coastal cities

• Mountain regions

• Desert areas

What is Australia known for in terms of natural resources?

• Oil production

• Wool production

• Coal mining

• Diamond mining

Who were the original inhabitants of Australia?

• The Maori

• The Polynesians

• The Aborigines

• The Micronesians

What skill were the Polynesians known for?

• Farming

• Weaving

• Sailing

• Pottery

Which group is recognized as the original inhabitants of New Zealand?

• The Aborigines

• The Polynesians

• The Maori

• The Micronesians