4th - 9 weeks test

Which kind of geographic formation is pictured in the aerial photograph above?

• Atoll

• Isthmus

• Barrier island

• Archipelago

Where are most Australian urban centers located?

• Along the coast

• On natural springs

• In the northern half

• On the southern island

How does the Australian outback influence the pattern of human settlements in the region?

• The outback is lightly populated with few towns.

• The outback is the agricultural center of Australia.

• The outback is the home of most major Australian cities.

• The outback is rich in natural resources that attract major industries.

Which adaptation would be encouraged for people living in Australia and New Zealand to help reduce skin cancer rates?

• Limit smoking

• Wear thicker clothing

• Use sunscreen and hats

• Tint car and home windows

One way that people living in Oceania have adapted to the environment includes —

• relying on fishing

• hunting large animals

• building underground shelters

• using salt water for irrigation of crops

Many aboriginal communities seek to meet basic needs of all their members by sharing food and labor. This type of economy is best described as —

• free market

• command

• socialist

• traditional

Which of the following cultural characteristics of New Zealand reflects a Maori tradition?

• Haka dance

• Haiku poetry

• Rugby sports

• Bungee jumping

Which country in East Asia has historically experienced more diffusion of culture from Western nations as compared to other East Asian countries?

• China

• Japan

• Mongolia

• North Korea

Based on the information in the table, which country relies more on agricultural economic activities than the other countries?

• China

• Japan

• Mongolia

• North Korea

The successful trade in Japanese electronics has resulted in the diffusion of what popular recreational activity?

• Racing automobiles

• Playing video games

• Sharing instant photos

• Sending text messages