Unit 11 Quiz #1

what economic sector does this region rely on?

• primary

• secondary

• tertiary

• quaternary

where are the Aboriginals found

• New Zealand

• US

• Australia

• Russia

who colonized BOTH Australia and New Zealand?

• French

• British

• Italian

• Dutch

what is the 'Stolen Generation'

• The minority group who adopted Aboriginal customs

• The young people who were punished for rising against the government

• The aboriginal children who were taken from their parents and placed with white families

• The Aboriginal landowners whose lands were seized by the British colonists

What is the main purpose of the Antarctic Treaty System?

• To establish military bases

• To extract natural resources

• To encourage scientific research

• To promote tourism

what sport is so popular in New Zealand that the English brought with them

• Football

• Rugby

• Lacrosse

• soccer

rugby is and example of what?

• cultural divergence

• cultural convergence

_______ is the dance that is performed before every rugby match

What statement about climate change is accurate?

• The increase in greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane is mainly due to human activities such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation.

• The primary cause of recent climate change is natural cycles and variations in Earth's orbit.

• The effects of climate change are limited to rising temperatures and do not impact weather patterns, sea levels, or ecosystems.

• Non-renewable energy sources, such as petroleum and natural gas, can play a significant role in lessening climate change by reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

Which of the following statements are TRUE about Antarctica? Select 3

• The continent of Antarctica is owned by no specific country. 

• Antarctice is the 5th largest continent and is roughly the size of US & Mexico combined. 

• Animals such as whales, foxes, bears, and penguins can be found on Antarctica.

• Antarctica was founded in the 1950s by a German explorer.