Unit 4: Oceania!

What is the primary cause of global warming, according to most scientists?

• greenhouse gases

• the natural cycle of warming

• recovery from the “Little Ice Age”

Which similarities exist between the cultures of Australia and New Zealand and the cultures of the United States and Great Britain?

• • English is the official language in all four countries.

• All four countries embrace free-market economic principles.

• People in all four countries enjoy similar types of entertainment, such as music and movies.

• All of the above

Which geographic feature of Australia and New Zealand is unique to Tasmania?

• Pohutu Geyser

• the Outback

• 4,000 shallow lakes

Which statement about a country with a MIRAB economy is true?

• • It exports more goods than it imports.

• • It sends foreign aid to other countries.

• It cannot support the needs of its people with its own resources.

Which physical feature is more commonly found in New Zealand than in Australia?

• geysers

• monoliths

• coral reefs

Which areas of major concern does Oceania face today?

• • people moving to other parts of the world

• slow economic growth

• shrinking fish populations

• All of the above

What are the purposes of the Antarctic Treaty?

• to outline rules for land management and resources

• • to establish Antarctica as a location for scientific research

• Both A and B

Which statement about invasive species is accurate?

• They are almost always intentionally introduced by humans.

• They crowd out native animal territories.

• • They cannot reproduce as quickly as native species.

What does the British colonization of Australia have in common with that of New Zealand?

• Both areas were colonized in the late 1800s.

• • Colonization followed Captain Cook’s exploration of both areas.

• Both areas were colonized by convicted criminals.

Which type of relationship between an island of Oceania and another country is determined by the United Nations?

• • free association

• trust territory

• possession