Australia and Oceania Test Review

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Why is tourism such an important part of the economy for many of the islands in Oceania?

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They have few natural resources to exploit.

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An archipelago is a group of closely scattered islands in any large body of water. The greatest numbers of archipelagic islands are found in

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central and south Pacific

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Which of the following climate zones is found in the northern part of Australia? Equatorial zone, Temperate zone, Desert zone, Grassland zone

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Equatorial zone

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This famous Australian landform most likely resulted from which physical process? Options: Erosion, Earthquake, Deforestation, Volcanic activity

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Erosion

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Which physical process was responsible for the formation of continental islands, such as Australia, Zealandia, and New Guinea?

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Tectonic plate movement

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Which of the following is the best explanation for why Perth, Australia is experiencing a housing boom? Options: Mining attracts new people to the city., Proximity to Asia encourages immigration., Housing prices restrict people leaving the area., Demand for raw materials limit resources for housing.

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Mining attracts new people to the city.

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What was one reason for the movement of original inhabitants of Australia as shown on the maps?

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Population increases among European colonists pushed many original settlements from the coast to the interior.

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Early European settlers in New Zealand took advantage of the mild climate by introducing which economic activity to the region?

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Sheep ranching

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Which economic activities common in Oceania depend on sustainable management of the environment?

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Fishing and forestry industries

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What does it mean that New Zealand is a small island, making it hard for industries to develop an economy of scale?

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producing large quantities of goods to reduce costs