Oceania Lesson 1

Geographers divide Oceania into two sections, Micronesia and Macronesia.

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England, France, and the United States have island territories in Oceania.

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If sea levels continue to rise, some of Oceania’s low islands could disappear below the water.

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The majority of high islands in Oceania were formed by underwater volcanoes.

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Fish are the chief export for most islands in Oceania.

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Which of the following is located in Micronesia?

• Niue

• the Solomon Islands

• Guam

• Kiribati

What is unique about the island of New Guinea in Oceania?

• It is the only territory in Oceania that is not an island.

• Unlike other parts of Oceania, New Guinea contains no mountains.

• It is the only independent country in Oceania.

• Not all of the island is considered part of Oceania.

How are high islands different from low islands?

• High islands are much sandier than low islands.

• High islands can support human populations, unlike low islands.

• High islands are typically smaller and flatter than low islands.

• High islands are generally greener and larger than low islands.

Since the islands of Samoa and Tonga are located south of the Equator, which of the following is a reasonable conclusion?

• Neither Samoa nor Tonga receives much annual rainfall.

• Samoa and Tonga are much cooler than other parts of Oceania.

• Samoa and Tonga have a wet season from December to April.

• These islands are the only areas in Oceania that are affected by monsoon winds.

Which of the following natural resources are plentiful throughout Oceania?

• solar energy and wind

• gold and copper

• oil and natural gas

• emeralds and diamonds