Australia and New Zealand Quiz

How much of Australia is covered by deserts?

• one-quarter

• one-third

• one-half

• two-thirds

Which European country colonized Australia in the late 1700s?

• Britain

• France

• Spain

• Portugal

Which of the following goods are exported by New Zealand?

• Beef and wool

• Steel and oil

• Electronics and silver

• Coffee and wine

Which of the following statements about the ethnic groups in Oceania is accurate?

• There are five major ethnic groups.

• There are several different ethnic groups, but they all have similar cultures.

• Papua New Guinea is the least diverse country in Oceania.

• There are so many different ethnic groups that they cannot all be classified.

Which of the following statements about Antarctica's land size is the most accurate?

• It is the world's second-largest continent.

• It is the same size as the United States.

• It is the world's smallest continent.

• It is larger than either Australia or Europe.

Which of the following statements about Antarctica's climate is accurate?

• Temperatures in Antarctica are coldest near the coasts, warmest in the interior.

• Antarctica has an extremely dry climate.

• Antarctica is the least windy continent on Earth.

• It snows almost every day in Antarctica.

Which of the following statements accurately describes Antarctica's population?

• Antarctica has no permanent residents.

• Antarctica's permanent residents serve as support staff at research stations.

• The indigenous residents of Antarctica died off under colonial rule.

• Most of Antarctica's permanent residents immigrated from Australia.

What is a drought?

Give two examples of how a drought can affect life in Australia.

Please read the directions below and explain how the weather affects the time of year that most scientists live in Antarctica.