Australia, Oceania, and Antarctica Quiz

Who were the first Europeans sent to Australia to colonize it and why?

• Convicted criminals and soldiers due to lack of space in England’s prisons

• Farmers and traders looking for new opportunities

• Missionaries spreading religion

• Explorers seeking new lands

Why is the Great Barrier Reef such a focus for environmentalists and conservationists according to our textbook?

• Global warming poses a threat to its survival

• It is a major tourist attraction

• It is the largest coral reef in the world

• It is home to many endangered species

What have been the challenges aboriginal people of Australia and New Zealand have faced?

• Forced off their land and diseases decreased their numbers

• Integration into modern society

• Lack of educational opportunities

• Limited access to healthcare

What countries are examples of high islands? What countries are examples of low islands?

• Tahiti and the Hawaiian islands; Tuvalu

• Fiji and Samoa; Kiribati

• New Zealand and Australia; Nauru

• Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands; Tonga

How do resources of islands in Oceania differ from resources in Australia?

• Islands have limited resources and rely on tourism

• Islands have abundant resources like Australia

• Islands focus on agriculture while Australia focuses on mining

• Islands have more natural gas reserves than Australia

Why do resources, or lack of resources present such a challenge to the people living in Oceania?

• Limited resources lead to economic challenges

• Abundant resources lead to overexploitation

• Resources are evenly distributed

• Resources are not needed for economic growth

Why is a MIRAB economy a difficult one to grow or change?

• Dependence on outside aid and remittances

• Abundance of natural resources

• Strong industrial base

• High levels of domestic production

According to our book, why don’t people live in Antarctica year round?

• The weather is too frigid, cold, windy, and harsh

• Lack of natural resources

• Political restrictions

• High cost of living

Why was the Antarctic Treaty signed?

• To prevent military actions and protect the environment

• To promote tourism

• To establish permanent settlements

• To exploit natural resources

Why are the glaciers of Antarctica so important to our planet?

• The glaciers provide fresh water for humans

• They are a major tourist attraction

• They are home to unique wildlife

• They are a source of minerals