WorksheetsUnit 10 Australia and Oceania
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 21mins
Name this country
Australia
New Zealand
Antarctica
Name this country
Australia
Old Zealand
New Zealand
What cultural element was introduced by British colonist to Australia and New Zealand?
English Language
Literature
Art & Fashion
French Language
What cultural characteristics of New Zealand reflects Maori traditions?
Hula Dance
Haka Dance
Line Dance
Kiwi Dance
When thinking about food, how have humans living in Oceania adapted to the environment?
depend on fishing
live near water
became vegetarians
don't eat fish
Aboriginal communities have this type of economy-
unlimited economy
closed economy
limited economy
traditional economy
Which physical process is responsible for the formation of islands in the Pacific Ocean?
land tremors
Coastal shifts
Continental Drift
Plate Tectonics
Where are most Australian Urban Centers located?
Along the Coast
In the Outback
Only in the nation's capital
there are not any urban centers
What adaption to the environment have Australians and New Zelanders made to reduce cancer?
Create a new ozone layer
Never go in the sun
Stay inside
Wear Sunscreen & Hats
Indigenous people of Australia
Maori
Monoans
Indians
Aborigines
Why do most people live along the coast in Australia?
Because it is rich in natural resources
Because much of the interior (inside) of the country is mostly desert
Because it is next to the Great Barrier Reef
Because it is near the Ring of Fire
What is the name of this large rock found in Australia?
Uluru
Tasmania
Mt. Cook
Canberra
The Opera House is located in which Australian city?
Melbourne
Perth
Canberra
Sydney
The shaded deep purple triangle is:
Micronesia
Macronesia
Melanesia
Polynesia
Runs through New Zealand
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Capricorn
Ring of Fire
Cook Strait
Ocean to the west of Australia
Indian
Pacific
Atlantic
Southern
What invention created by Dr. David Warren has been widely used in huge contribution to air safety?
cochlear implant
flight recorder
artificial pacemaker
didgeridoo
One distinct way the Maori tell stories of their families or tribes is through-------
facial piercings
cave drawings
facial tattoos
sign language
Which group below represents some popular sports in Australia-------
Hockey, Baseball, Cheerleading, NASCAR
Swimming, Rugby, Soccer, Cricket
Snowboarding, Football, Wrestling, Tennis
Golf, Karate, Basketball, Surfing
This picture shows which of the following geographic features?
The Great Dividing Range
The Great Barrier Reef
Lake Eyre
Uluru
What was different about the way Great Britain colonized Australia?
they brought English language to the area
they send their criminals there and made them do hard labor
they sent their royalty there so they could play with kangaroos
none of the above
Why does Australia have the highest rate of skin cancer?
they don't teach people to use sunscreen
there is a hole in the ozone layer and its above the continent
What are the most common ways people make $ in this region
a) tourism
b) commercial fishing
both a and b
The Australian Aborigines an many small Oceania countries economies are----
free enterprise
command
traditional
non-existent
New Zealand and Australia are both constitutional monarchies and considered-----
The king and queen as dictators
government is limited in power
the king is in charge of internet access
in a command economy
The Outback is made up of arid and semiarid open land that is underdeveloped and almost dessert like conditions, it is also non human habitation because of its condition for this reason-----
Water is pumped from the Sydney harbor ocean to the area
Most Australians live along the coastline
The area is used as a nuclear testing site.
Australia is one of the poorest countries in the world.
Which country was the first to grant women suffrage (the right to vote)-------
United States
China
Australia
New Zealand
The Aboriginals used this device for hunting, paint and design its paintings to show their traditions. Today competitions measure speed and distance throughout the world-------
didgeridoo
boomerang
the wayfinder
the pacemaker
The cochlear implant has helped improve communication for---
the airline industry
people living on an island
the hearing impaired
curse ships sailing by islands
What would be the best title for the facts given below?
Christianity is the largest practice religion in New Zealand and Australia.
English is the most commonly spoken language in New Zealand and Australia.
The influence of United States culture
The influence of the Australian Aborigines
The influence of Spanish culture
The influence of European Colonization
Freedom of speech and freedom of religion are-------
responsibilities of Australians
rights of Australiana's and Americans
responsibilities of anyone 18 or older
citizen rights found only in Australia
It is much more difficult for enemies to invade Australia because----
it is sooo cold and icy conditions of the Pacific Ocean
surviving in the Outback interior of Australia
it is completely surrounded by water
of Australia's nuclear testing sites
Due to Australia's stable government, its main economy is------
agriculture
manufacturing
retail
service industries
Which best explains Australia's compulsory voting policy--------
Voting is a responsibility
It can result in a fine and court hearing if one does not vote.
I can choose not to vote
New Zealand speak a language such as Gidday = Good day or Chuddy = chewing gum. What type is this language called-----
goody slang
kiwi slang
pacemaker slang
rapsody slang
What is the name of the musical instrumental pictured------
boomerang
pacemaker
sitar
didgeridoo
