Unit 11 Oceania

What region of Oceania is made up of more than 1,000 islands scattered over the central and southern Pacific Ocean, including Samoa, Tonga, and Tuvalu and whose name means “many islands”?

• Australasia

• Polynesia

• Melanesia

• Micronesia

Answer explanation

The region described is Polynesia, which translates to "many islands". It includes over 1,000 islands in the central and southern Pacific, such as Samoa, Tonga, and Tuvalu, distinguishing it from other regions like Melanesia and Micronesia.

What country is labeled 3?

• Australia

• New Zeland

• New Guinea

• Antarctica

Answer explanation

The country labeled 3 is Antarctica, which is distinct from Australia, New Zealand, and New Guinea. Antarctica is a continent located at the southernmost part of the Earth.

Refer to the map. What country is labeled 2?

• New Zeland

• Australia

• New Guinea

• Antarctica

Answer explanation

The map indicates that the country labeled 2 is New Guinea, which is located to the north of Australia and east of Indonesia. The other options do not match the geographical location of label 2.

The mostly unpopulated area that makes up 1/3 of Australia is called the?

• outback.

• Tazmania

• Great Barrier Reef

• Melanesia

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'outback,' which refers to the vast, sparsely populated interior of Australia, making up about one-third of the country's land area. The other options do not describe this unpopulated region.

The first inhabitants of Australia who migrated from Asia over 40,000 years ago are now known as?

• Maori

• Incan

• Samoan

• Aboriginees

Answer explanation

The first inhabitants of Australia, who migrated from Asia over 40,000 years ago, are known as Aborigines. They are distinct from the Maori, Incan, and Samoan peoples, who are from different regions.

What is New Zealand’s national sport?

• Football

• Rugby

• Cricket

• Soccer

Answer explanation

Rugby is considered New Zealand's national sport, reflecting the country's strong cultural connection to the game. It is widely played and followed, with the All Blacks being one of the most successful teams in rugby history.

What two activities are important sources of income for people in Oceania?

• Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Information Technology

• fishing and tourism

• Information Technology and tourism

• fishing and manufacturing

Answer explanation

Fishing and tourism are vital for Oceania's economy, providing jobs and income. The region's rich marine resources and beautiful landscapes attract tourists, making these activities key sources of income.

Refer to the map. What country is labeled 4?

• New Guinea

• Australia

• Antarctica

• New Zealand

Answer explanation

The map indicates that the country labeled 4 is New Zealand, which is located southeast of Australia. The other options, such as New Guinea and Antarctica, are not in the correct position on the map.

Because of its temperate climate and adequate precipitation, most of Australia's population lives

• on the western coast.

• in the outback.

• on the eastern coast.

• on the Great Barrier Reef.

Answer explanation

Most of Australia's population lives on the eastern coast due to its temperate climate and adequate precipitation, which support urban development and agriculture, unlike the arid outback or the less populated western coast.

Most of Oceania has an economy built on , a system in which each family produces enough to fulfill its own needs.

• free market

• tourism

• communism

• subsistence activities

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'subsistence activities' because it describes an economic system where families produce enough for their own needs, which is common in many parts of Oceania.