Exploring Zealandia: The Hidden Continent

What is the hidden continent that exists mostly under the ocean?

• Atlantis

• Mu

• Zealandia

• Lemuria

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic used to define a continent?

• Geological structure

• Population density

• Crust thickness

• Size

How many continents are recognized in the most common model in English-speaking countries?

• Eight

• Seven

• Five

• Six

Which two continents are sometimes combined into one called Eurasia?

• Australia and Antarctica

• Europe and Asia

• North America and South America

• Asia and Africa

What percentage of Zealandia is submerged under the ocean?

• 100%

• 75%

• 50%

• 94%

Which geological feature is NOT found in Zealandia's seafloor?

• Basalt

• Limestone

• Schist

• Granite

What caused Zealandia to subside below sea level?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Glacial melting

• Plate tectonics

• Meteor impact

If Zealandia were above sea level, what would its climate likely resemble?

• The Patagonian steppe

• The Australian Outback

• The Sahara Desert

• The Amazon Rainforest

What unique feature would Zealandia have if it were not submerged?

• A tropical rainforest

• A vast ice sheet

• Unique flora and fauna

• A large desert

What is the current population of Zealandia, mostly in New Zealand?

• 1 million

• 3.5 million

• 5.4 million

• 10 million