Australia and Oceania: Human Geography

What is the defining part of the region of Oceania?

• The Pacific Ocean

• The Indian Ocean

• The Atlantic Ocean

• The Arctic Ocean

Which of the following cultures developed as Southeast Asian sailors explored the South Pacific?

• Polynesian culture

• Maori culture

• Aboriginal culture

• European culture

What was the impact of the Maori on New Zealand's forests and animals between the 1300s and 1800s?

• Cleared about half of New Zealand's forests

• Preserved all native bird species

• Introduced agriculture without environmental impact

• Increased the population of giant birds

What is the most popular sport in Oceania?

• Rugby

• Soccer

• Baseball

• Cricket

What is a major contemporary issue faced by Aboriginal Australians?

• Marginalization and lower life expectancy

• Overrepresentation in government

• High employment rates

• Equal access to healthcare

Which of the following is not a part of Oceania?

• New Zealand

• Africa

• Papua New Guinea

• Australia

How did the Maori people impact New Zealand's environment?

• They built large cities

• They created new rivers

• They introduced new plants

• They cleared forests for agriculture

What is the most popular sport in Oceania?

• Baseball

• Cricket

• Soccer

• Rugby

What was the major impact of nuclear testing in Oceania?

• It led to the discovery of new islands

• It improved the economy of the islands

• It had terrible human and environmental impacts

• It increased tourism in the region