Oceania Islands Formed

Islands that used to be a part of a continent.

Islands that were formed under the sea. After the eruption, it forms new land above sea level.

(a)   is a group of 20,000-30,000 islands all over the Pacific Ocean.

(a)   are coral reefs built on a sunken volcano.

An atoll that may be several hundred feet above sea level and has no lagoon.

(a)   is a structure formed when new coral builds on top of old coral.

Which subregion means "small islands?"

Which subregion in Oceania means "many islands?"

The sub-region of Micronesia, Melanesia, Polynesia, and Australia are located in a region called (a)   .

There are 3 types of High Islands as discussed in class. Check all that applies.