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WorksheetsOceania Pop Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is unique about Australia?
It is located in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
It is a continent, country, and an island.
It is between the continents of Africa and Asia
Australia's culture is heavily influenced by Europe, Asian, and African cultures
Which statement is true concerning Antarctica?
Antarctica is located in the Northern Hemisphere above Russia and Europe.
Antarctica is a very tropical island with many different native animal species.
Antarctica is the place where the story of Santa Claus begins.
No humans live in Antarctica permanently because of the extreme frigid climate.
What was the agreement signed in 1959 that stated that Antarctica can only be used for peaceful purposes?
Antarctica Treaty
Antarctica Military Clause
Antarctica Goodwill Ambassadors Agreement
Treaty of Versailles
What is the meaning of the word "indigenous"?
native
digging
inside
new
Classified as a biological hitchhikers that have caused damage to crops and grazing lands. In the 1950s, Australian government tried to wipe these animals without success. What are these animals?
American rabbits
Dingoes
Marsupials
Feral Rabbits
Because of the amount of precipitation it receives, most of populated Australia can be considered
alpine
semi arid
tropical rainforest
piedmont
The Maori culture of New Zealand likely migrated there from
Australia.
Hawaii.
Indonesia.
Polynesia.
Which of these are considered part of Oceania?
Tasmania and Tortuga
Australia and Madagascar
New Zealand and Tasmania
Madagascar and New Zealand
Where would you find the Great Barrier Reef?
1
2
3
4
Over 80% of Australians speak English as their primary language. This is likely the result of the migration of
Europeans to Australia
Chinese speakers outside of Australia
Aboriginal speakers outside of Australia
former prisoners from the United States
What are marsupials?
Wild dogs
Mammals whose females carry their babies in a pouch.
Birds with wings and feathers, but cannot fly.
Invasive species destroying the physical environment of Australia
What islands in Oceania are formed by volcanic activity?
Low Islands
Tropical Islands
Arid Islands
High Islands
* Australia's first developed human culture
* Oldest continuous culture in the world
* Lived in large family units (clans)
Which culture is being described?
African
Aborigines
Chinese
Maori
______ is an adjective which means living in or related to the ocean.
Marine
Oceanography
Irrigation
Linguists
Because the Oceanic islands are isolated from most countries, the majority of families living there traditionally live in clusters, which are small villages or hamlets. These families support themselves mainly through
Fishing
Manufacturing
Transportation
Agriculture
Number 5 represents which body of water?
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Southern Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Which of these would you find off of Australia's east coast?
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Southern Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
The process of traveling to remote areas and enjoying the environment through physical activity, and very lucrative for the Oceania region is called ___________.
geothermal activity
adventure tourism
trade agreement
glacier observance
Which of these would you find off Australia's west coast?
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Southern Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Which climate dominates the central portion of Australia?
Arid
Mediterranean
Humid Subtropical
Marine West Coast
