Unit 10 Oceania

Which of the following is the primary reason for the low population density in the area indicated by an “X” on the map?

• The flooding in the area destroys many homes.
• The desert conditions in the region make it a more harsh location to live.
• The entire coastline of Australia is covered with people.
• The government of Australia does not allow people to live in this area.

Which of the following is true about the population of Australia?

• Very few people live in Australia, it has almost no population.
• There are few children in Australia, which leads to a reduction in population.
• The highest population density is on the East Coast of the country.
• The government of Australia only allows people to live on the coastlines.

To which group of people is this list referring?

• American Indians
• Sailors in Oceania
• Native Alaskans
• Aborigines

The largest living structure in the world, Australia is home to the

• Great Barrier Reef
• Rocky Mountains
• Himalayan Mountains
• Aleutian Islands

The largest island chain in Oceania, Polynesia includes 1000 different islands. Which part of these islands is part of the United States?

• Great Barrier Reef
• Hawaiian Islands
• Cook Islands
• Aleutian Islands

People in Australia speak English because -

• The continent was discovered by Martin England
• They were too far away from Spain to speak Spanish
• Great Britain created colonies and settled there.
• It was the language of the Aborigines

The percentage of Australians working in agriculture is 3.6%. What conclusion can you draw from this fact?

• More Australians work in urban areas than in rural areas
• More Australians live in the outback than in other parts of the continent
• More Australians work in agriculture than in cattle ranching
• More Australians work in rural areas than in urban areas

Why is tourism important to small island nations in Oceania?

• It helps them build factories
• It provides local fish for families
• It brings revenue that supports their economies
• It reduces the need for remittances

What is a pidgin language?

• A forgotten ancient language
• A written-only language
• A simplified language used between people with different native languages
• A secret tribal code

The islands of Oceania face serious environmental issues, including climate change, deforestation, pollution, natural disasters, and declining fish populations. Many scientists and island residents view climate change as one of the most urgent and serious issues in the region. With continued global warming, sea levels are already rising. If this continues, many of Oceania’s low islands could be completely covered by water. Some of the lowest islands are already experiencing surface flooding from rising oceans and eroding beaches.

According to the passage, many scientists and island residents view________

as one of the most urgent and serious issues in the region.

• climate change
• deforestation

• pollution

• natural disasters