Australia, Antarctica, and the Pacific Realm Quiz

Where are Australia, Antarctica, and the Pacific Realm located?

• Northern Hemisphere

• Southern Hemisphere

• Eastern Hemisphere

• Western Hemisphere

What is Australia sometimes called because it is surrounded by water?

• Island continent

• Water continent

• Ocean continent

• Sea continent

What is the Pacific Realm made up of?

• Large continents

• Thousands of small islands and coral reefs

• Deserts and mountains

• Forests and rivers

What is New Zealand made up of?

• One large island

• Two major islands (North and South Islands)

• Three small islands

• Four large islands

What is Antarctica centered on?

• The Equator

• The South Pole

• The North Pole

• The Prime Meridian

What is Antarctica covered with?

• Sand

• Ice

• Forests

• Grasslands

True or False. Antarctica has the coldest climate on Earth.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands have some of the world’s most unusual indigenous what?

• Plants and animals

• Mountains and rivers

• Cities and towns

• Lakes and oceans

Thousands of what are native to this region?

• Wildflowers, shrubs, and trees

• Deserts, mountains, and valleys

• Rivers, lakes, and seas

• Cities, towns, and villages

What are eucalyptus tree leaves used for?

• Building materials

• Fragrant oils used in medicines

• Food for livestock

• Making paper