Environmental and Geographical Knowledge Assessment

The video explores the Austral Realm, focusing on Australia and New Zealand. It covers geographical features, such as Australia's deserts and New Zealand's mountains, and highlights unique features like the Great Barrier Reef and Uluru. The biogeography of the region is discussed, including unique species and the Wallace Line. Population distribution, environmental challenges like desertification and water stress, and the economic impact of globalization are also covered.

Which two countries make up the Austral Realm?

• New Zealand and Fiji

• Australia and Indonesia

• Australia and Papua New Guinea

• Australia and New Zealand

What is a significant feature of the Great Barrier Reef?

• It is a river basin

• It is a mountain range

• It is a desert

• It is a coral reef

Which city is located on the Cook Strait in New Zealand?

• Christchurch

• Auckland

• Wellington

• Hamilton

What is Uluru also known as?

• Mount Cook

• The Great Barrier Reef

• The 12 Apostles

• Iris Rock

What percentage of Australia is considered desert or semi-arid?

• 30%

• 70%

• 50%

• 90%

Which line marks a unique biogeographic boundary in the Austral Realm?

• Tropic of Cancer

• Wallace Line

• Equator

• Prime Meridian

What is a major environmental issue facing Western Australia?

• Tornadoes

• Flooding

• Water stress

• Volcanic eruptions

Which animal is unique to the Austral Realm?

• Kangaroo

• Elephant

• Panda

• Tiger

What is a significant economic activity in Australia due to its geological structure?

• Automobile production

• Textile manufacturing

• Mining

• Fishing

What natural phenomenon frequently affects New Zealand due to its location?

• Hurricanes

• Earthquakes

• Tsunamis

• Droughts