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Oceania Lesson 1

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Geographers divide Oceania into two sections, Micronesia and Macronesia.

a)

true

b)

false

2.

England, France, and the United States have island territories in Oceania.

a)

true

b)

false

3.

If sea levels continue to rise, some of Oceania’s low islands could disappear below the water.

a)

true

b)

false

4.

The majority of high islands in Oceania were formed by underwater volcanoes.

a)

true

b)

false

5.

Fish are the chief export for most islands in Oceania.

a)

true

b)

false

6.

Which of the following is located in Micronesia?

a)

Niue

b)

the Solomon Islands

c)

Guam

d)

Kiribati

7.

What is unique about the island of New Guinea in Oceania?

a)

It is the only territory in Oceania that is not an island.

b)

Unlike other parts of Oceania, New Guinea contains no mountains.

c)

It is the only independent country in Oceania.

d)

Not all of the island is considered part of Oceania.

8.

How are high islands different from low islands?

a)

High islands are much sandier than low islands.

b)

High islands can support human populations, unlike low islands.

c)

High islands are typically smaller and flatter than low islands.

d)

High islands are generally greener and larger than low islands.

9.

Since the islands of Samoa and Tonga are located south of the Equator, which of the following is a reasonable conclusion?

a)

Neither Samoa nor Tonga receives much annual rainfall.

b)

Samoa and Tonga are much cooler than other parts of Oceania.

c)

Samoa and Tonga have a wet season from December to April.

d)

These islands are the only areas in Oceania that are affected by monsoon winds.

10.

Which of the following natural resources are plentiful throughout Oceania?

a)

solar energy and wind

b)

gold and copper

c)

oil and natural gas

d)

emeralds and diamonds