Oceania Exploration Quiz

Which countries are included in Oceania?

• Australia, New Zealand, and many Pacific islands

• Canada, Mexico, and the United States

• France, Germany, and Italy

• China, Japan, and South Korea

What is a characteristic of the interior of Australia?

• It is densely populated

• It is mostly desert

• It has many lakes

• It is covered in forests

How might ocean currents affect where people live in Australia?

• They make the interior more habitable

• They influence the climate along the coasts

• They provide fresh water to the interior

• They have no effect on habitation

What do warm currents bring to eastern Australia?

• Cold and dryness

• Heat and moisture

• Snow and ice

• Wind and storms

How do cool currents affect western Australia?

• Make it wetter

• Make it drier

• Make it warmer

• Make it colder

What is the "Ring of Fire" known for?

• Frequent earthquakes and volcanoes

• Frequent hurricanes and tornadoes

• Frequent floods and droughts

• Frequent snowstorms and blizzards

Which ocean does the "Ring of Fire" circle?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

What are blowholes?

• Natural fountains created by waves and rock formations

• Man-made water fountains

• Holes in the ground for planting trees

• Large caves formed by wind

Where are blowholes commonly found?

• In deserts

• On volcanic or limestone coasts

• In dense forests

• On mountain peaks

How are many islands in Oceania formed?

• By earthquakes

• By volcanoes

• By hurricanes

• By erosion