Chapter 14
what of the following is incorrect regarding australians and new zealanders? a. low quality health care b. 80-year life spans c. lower child mortality since 1960 d. increased cancer and heart disease e. high levels of alcoholism
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What were the gender consequences of colonialism on Maori women? A. Missionary schools enforced the idea of female domesticity. B. New Zealand law required Maori women to undergo legal marriage ceremonies that gave property ownership to males. C. Maori proverbs were rewritten to emphasize males. D. Maori women no longer participate in haka war dances. E. All of these answer choices are correct.
All of these answer choices are correct
What is the most urbanized country in the Australia/Oceania region? A. Australia B. Samoa C. Vanuatu D. New Caledonia E. Marshall Islands
Australia
Where did European colonization of Australia and Oceania begin? A. New Zealand's North Island B. Australia C. the Cook Islands D. the Marshall Islands E. Fiji
Australia
Which of the following statements regarding Oceania's population-related issues is NOT true?
Birthrates in Australia and New Zealand are rapidly increasing (NOT TRUE) true: Australia and New Zealand's low birthrates parallel the pattern of North America.; Population densities are increasing on may island nations; Rural-to-urban migration is increasing; The amount of new agricultural land is limited on many island nations; In many countries, the population growth rate is above 2 percent
What is the cultural origin of the majority of Australia's population? A. the Aboriginal population B. France C. Spain D. Britain E. South Asia
Britain
Which of the following was the main reason that free settlers were attracted to Australia and New Zealand?
British and Irish settlers were attracted by the lure of minerals; the British government paid for the convicts to go; Gold was discovered in Australia; they were considered good places to raise crops and stock animals
The introduction of exotic species--nonnative plants and animals---has caused problems for endemic (native) species throughout the Pacific region. Which of the following species has taken over the landscape of Guam?
Brown tree snake
What is the situation today between indigenous Fijians and Indo-Fijians in Fiji? A. The two groups coexist peacefully. B. Ethnic tensions exist between the two groups. C. Intermarriage between the two groups is common. D. The Indo-Fijians have enslaved the indigenous Fijians. E. The indigenous Fijians have enslaved the Indo-Fijians.
Ethnic tensions between the two groups
What country is the largest source of Australia's immigration? A. Great Britain B. France C. United States D. China E. Indonesia
Great Britain
Which of the following statements about Australia's Aborigines is NOT true?
Native-language bilingual education has been introduced by Australian government int he Northern Territory (no effort for bilingual programs) True: indigenous peoples compost approx. 3% of Australia's population today; only 13% of the native population still speaks an indigenous language; Christianity has often replaced traditional animist religions; more than 70% of Aborigines today live in cities, and very few still practice traditional lifestyles
Which country of the Australia/Oceania region has the highest population density? A. Australia B. New Zealand C. Nauru D. Guam E. Tasmania
Nauru
Of the following countries of Australia/Oceania, which is located farthest south? A. Micronesia B. Papua New Guinea C. Honolulu D. Marshall Islands E. New Zealand
New Zealand
Which country of Australia/Oceania is known by its indigenous people as Aotearoa? A. Australia B. Fiji C. New Zealand D. Tasmania E. New Caledonia
New Zealand
Which of the following countries have discussed introducing the "flatulence " tax to help curb methane emissions? A. Australia B. New Zealand C. Guam D. Nauru E. Papua New Guinea
New Zealand
Which of the following countries is NOT part of Melanesia? A. Fiji B. Papua New Guinea C. New Zealand D. Solomon Islands E. Vanuatu
New Zealand
Which of the following Australia and Oceania countries is NOT one of those greatly affected by major mining operations?
New Zealand are affected: New Caledonia; Nauru; Papua New Guinea; Australia
Football attracted players from _____ to _____
Oceania to US
Despite its population of more than 7 million residents, this country is one of the least urbanized countries in the world? A. Australia B. Papua New Guinea C. Fiji D. Nauru E. New Zealand
Papa New Guinea*
closer economic relaitons (CER)
agreement between australia and new zealand designed to eliminate all economic and trade barriers between the two countries To promote more regional economic integration
Where do Australian cities tend to be located? A. in the country's interior B. on the western margin of the country C. on the northern portion of the country D. along the coasts E. in the country's mountainous region
along the coasts
In which part of Australia is most viticulture concentrated? A. in the Northern Territory B. just outside of Sydney C. along the continent's southwestern tip D. in the continent's interior E. in the Outback
along the continent's southwestern tip -dominates South Australia's Barossa Valley - the Riverina district in New South Wales -Western Australia's Swan Valley.
Where is the Great Barrier Reef located? A. off the west coast of Australia B. along Australia's southern coast C. along Australia's east coast D. off the northeastern coast of Australia E. off the southwestern coast of Australia
along the east coast
High islands A. typically grow higher once the source of magma is exhausted. B. are rarely fringed by coral reefs. C. usually result from the collision of two tectonic plates. D. are present throughout much of Oceania. E. have no relationship to volcanoes.
are present throughout much of oceania
summary
australia is the regions economic powerhouse because of its rich mineral resources, with coal and iron dominated the list of trade commodities. in contrast, island nations from fiji to hawaii are largely at the mercy of global tourism, with boom and bust cycles linked to the vitality of the global economy
outback
australia's large, generally dry, and thinly settled interior
native title bill
australian legislation, that provides aborigines with enhanced legal rights over land and resources within the country
cultural coherence and diveristy
both australia and new zealand, originally products of european culture, are seeing new cultural geographies take shape because of immigrants from other parts of the wrold as well as tehir own native poeples, the aborigines and maori
marsupial
class of mammals found primarily in the southern hemisphere with the distinctive characteristics of carrying their young in a pouch. kangaroos are perhaps the best known, with wallabies, koalas, wombats, and the tasmanian devil also found in oceania
summary
cultural geographies across the region include a mix of indigenous peoples, persisting colonial influences (especially british, french, and american), and a growing variety of asian immigrants, primarily south asian, chinese and japanese
When Europeans arrived in Australia, what livelihood was most important to the Aborigines? A. fishing B. pastoral nomadism C. hunting and gathering D. plantation agriculture E. swidden
hunting and gathering
Where are Australia's largest copper, silver, lead, and gold mines located? A. in South Australia B. in the Northern Territory C. in Victoria D. in New South Wales and Queensland E. along the southwest coast
in New South Wales and Queensland
aborigine
indigenous inhabitant of australia
maori
indigenous polynesian people of new zealand
Precipitation in New Zealand is
influenced by the island's mountain ranges
pidgin english
number of languages that are based on english but that also incorporate elements of other languages. varieties of pidgin english are often used to foster trade and basic communication between different culture groups
pacific economic cooperation group(APEC)
organization designed to encourage economic development in southeast asia and the pacific basin will facilitate more free trade between countries bordering the Pacific basin.
micronesia
pacific ocean region that includes the culturally diverse, generally small islands north of melanesia. includes the mariana islands, marshall islands, and federated states of micronesia
The brown tree snake A. is a native species of Guam. B. swam to Guam from nearby islands. C. was accidentally introduced to Guam in cargo shipped from the Solomon Islands. D. has proved beneficial to Guam's natural environment. E. was brought to Guam as an exotic pet.
was accidentally introduced to Guam in cargo shipped from the Solomon islands
Using the graphic below, what region of Oahu experiences the highest percent population in poverty? A. central Oahu B. southern Oahu C. northern Oahu D. eastern Oahu E. western Oahu
western
economic and social developemtn
while austalia and new zealand are relatively wealthy because of the world trade, most of island oceania struggles economically. even hawaii has troubles during global downturns with its high cost living and its boom or bust tourist economy
Which of the following environmental problems is NOT a major issue in Australia/Oceania? A. Major mining operations have threatened the environment. B. Global warming threatens to drown islands of the region as sea levels rise. C. Wide-scale burning of forests after they have been cleared is creating smoke pollution. D. Exotic plants and animals are leading to the extinction of indigenous species. E. Woodlands have been destroyed to produce pastures.
wide-scale burning of forests after they have been cleared is creating smoke pollution
Global climate change has already irreversibly changed life here forever.
-On some islands, salt water has penetrated underground freshwater aquifers. - Many islands have seen more frequent floods from passing storms. -Changing trade winds have raised overall sea levels in this part of the Pacific about one foot since 1985.
Most of Oceania's islands were created by one of two distinct processes:
-either volcanic eruptions (high islands-rise way above sea-level, ex. Hawaii and new Zealand) - alternatively, coral reef-building. (low islands)(results in atoll)
About how many different languages have been identified in Papua New Guinea? A. 1 B. 30 C. 200 D. 350 E. 1,000
1,000
How much of Hawaii's economy flows directly from tourist dollars? A. about 1/5 B. about 1/4 C. about 1/3 D. about 1/2 E. about 2/3
1/3
What is the approximate population of Australia? A. 5 million B. 10 million C. 15 million D. 22 million E. 30 million
22 million
Using the graphic below, what age ranges have the highest percent of population in Australia and the Solomon Islands? A. 60-64 Australia and 20-24 Solomon Islands B. 30-34 Australia and 0-4 Solomon Islands C. 25-29 Australia and 10-14 Solomon Islands D. 30-34 Australia and 25-29 Solomon Islands E. 0-4 Australia and 30-34 Solomon Islands
30-34 Australia and 0-4 Solomon islands
What is the approximate population of New Zealand? A. 1 million B. 4 million C. 8 million D. 10 million E. 12 million
4 million
how long ago was Australia thought to be first settled?
60,000 years ago
Atoll
A low, sandy island made from coral. Atolls are often oriented around a central lagoon.
Which statement is FALSE about Australia's indigenous Aborigines? A. Indigenous people account for 2% of Australia's population. B. Aborigines account for 30% of the Northern Territory's population. C. Aboriginal populations have stayed the same in numbers, but have differed in geographic residence. D. More than 70% of Aborigines live in cities. E. Thirteen percent of Aborigines still speak a native language.
Aboriginal populations have stayed the same in number but have differed in the geographic residence
After the "White Australia Policy" was lifted in 1973, a new migration policy allowed more foreign born into the country. Which of the following world regions accounts for nearly 10% of Australia's immigrants?
Asia
What is the largest country (in terms of land area as well as population) in the region encompassing Australia and Oceania? A. Australia B. Fiji C. New Zealand D. Solomon Islands E. Vanuatu
Australia
Which country of the region of Australia and Oceania signed the Kyoto Protocol in 2007, leaving the United States as the only industrialized country that has not signed the agreement? A. Australia B. Fiji C. New Zealand D. Palau E. Samoa
Australia
__________ and ________ are the two countries that dominate the flow of global trade patterns in the Australia and Oceania region
Australia and New Zealand
What is the "Outback"? A. New Zealand's mountainous pasture lands B. Australia's huge, dry interior C. the many islands of the South Pacific D. a trendy neighborhood in Sydney, Australia E. the name that Australians give to Tasmania
Australia's huge, dry interior
Which of the following is a major player seeking to expand influence in Oceania? A. United States B. China C. Japan D. France E. All of these countries are seeking to expand influence in Oceania.
China
What is the greatest potential environmental threat to Oceania? A. desertification B. coastal pollution C. grassification D. climate change E. smog
Climate Change
Why have countries of Oceania been major supporters of the conventions to limit the production of greenhouse gases? A. They are the largest producers of these gases and want to serve as an example for the rest of the world on the issue of pollution control. B. The Pacific states are the largest producers of wind and solar energy technology, which they can sell to nations that are reducing their carbon emissions and turning to alternative fuel sources. C. The Pacific region has the lowest air quality. D. Greenhouse gas emissions are directly related to global temperature increase, and as sea levels rise, many of the Pacific islands will be drowned if global temperatures continue to increase. E. Pacific Islanders are staunch environmentalists and desire a healthy world environment for everyone.
Greenhouse gas emissions are directly related to global temperature increase and as sea levels rise, many of the Pacific islands will be drowned if global temperatures continue to increase
Which of the following is the term for elite foreigners who profited from business in Hawaii during the 1800s?
Haoles
What country in Oceania is a favorite of tourists from Japan and Korea? A. Guam B. Bora Bora C. French Polynesia D. Hawaii E. Tonga
Hawaii
What is considered to be the northeastern boundary of Oceania? A. New Zealand B. Hawaii C. Tahiti D. New Guinea E. Melanesia
Hawaii
Which of the following areas of Australia/Oceania has NOT been affected by mining? A. Australia B. Hawaii C. Papua New Guinea D. New Caledonia E. Nauru
Hawaii
Hawaiian food
Hawaiian "local food," often casually served from the side window of a food truck, is often a creole-style mix of fresh seafood, seaweed, rice, pineapple, beans, and yams. Toss in a little sushi, macaroni salad, or spam as a tasty accompaniment
On the Hawaiian island of Kauai, Mt. Walaleale may be one of the wettest spots on Earth, receiving an average annual rainfall of 470 inches (1200 cm). In contrast to the high islands, low islands receive less precipitation, typically less than 100 inches (250 cm) annually. As a result, water shortages are common.
In contrast to the high islands, low islands receive less precipitation,
American football
In recent years, many young men from the Pacific islands have looked to American football as their ticket to a better future, one that includes a U.S. college scholarship and perhaps even a chance to play in the National Football League (NFL).
What is New Zealand's current economic strategy? A. It is a socialist state. B. It is one of the most market-oriented countries in the world. C. It is a highly regulated economy. D. It seeks to strike a balance between market-orientation and appropriate regulation. E. Most industries are owned by the government.
It is one of the most market-oriented countries in the world
What South Pacific Nation has adopted a "migration with dignity" program designed to develop long-term options for island residents as sea levels rise? A. Solomon Islands B. Samoa C. Vanuatu D. Tuvalu E. Kiribati
Kiribati
Which of the following places is the best example of an atoll? A. the Australian continent B. New Zealand's South Island C. Papua New Guinea D. Tasmania E. Kwajalein
Kwajalein
Which of the following are New Zealand's two official languages?
Maori and English
Where in Australia/Oceania do anthropologists have the greatest chance of finding "uncontacted peoples"? A. Australia B. New Zealand C. Fiji D. New Guinea E. Tasmania
New Guinea
Sydney
New South Wales is the country's most heavily populated state; its sprawling capital city of Sydney (4.4 million people), focused around one of the world's most magnificent natural harbors, is the largest metropolitan area in the entire South Pacific
In which country are Maoris the indigenous people? A. Australia B. Fiji C. New Zealand D. Solomon Islands E. Vanuatu
New Zealand
In which of the following countries were indigenous gender roles transformed by European colonization?
New Zealand
_______ is most committed to addressing global climate change
New Zealand
What are kanakas? A. Pacific Island laborers who worked on the plantations in Australia B. shepherds from Fiji who worked on the sheep farms of New Zealand C. people from the Marshall Islands who were harmed by the nuclear tests there D. an indigenous ethnic group on Bora Bora E. high ranking members of the Maori group
Pacific Island laborers who worked on the plantations in Australia
What part of Australia/Oceania is most susceptible to tsunami hazards? A. southern Australia B. New Zealand's South Island C. Tasmania D. Papua New Guinea E. Hawaii
Papa New Guinea
Not true about populations of Oceania
Papua New Guinea is Oceania's most urbanized country (NOT TRUE, least urbanized!) true: Excluding Australia, Honolulu is Oceania's most populous city; In New Zealand, more than 70 percent of the population lives on the North Island; Sydney is the largest metropolitan area in the entire South Pacific; New South Wales is Australia's most heavily populated state
What language families are spoken in Melanesia? A. English B. indigenous languages C. Papuan D. Austronesian E. Papuan and Austronesian
Papuan and Austroneasian
In terms of per capita GNI, the LEAST prosperous country in the Oceania region is ______.
Solomon Islands
Besides Indigenous Fijians, what other dominant ethnic group is in Fiji? A. South Asians B. Maoris C. Aborigines D. Chinese E. Europeans
South Asians
Where did Australia's Aborigine population originate? A. New Zealand B. Southern Asia C. Eastern Asia D. Polynesia E. Latin America
Southern Asia
Why did South Asians migrate to Fiji? A. They had committed crimes in India, and came as prisoners. B. to fill labor shortages in the sugarcane fields C. They came to colonize Fiji. D. They were fleeing civil war in India. E. They came as a result of a government policy in India to relieve overcrowding.
To fill labor shortages in the sugarcane fields
Melanesia
Today, an arbitrary boundary line bisects the island, dividing Papua New Guinea (the eastern half, usually considered part of Oceania) from neighboring Papua and West Papua (the western half, which, as part of Indonesia, is usually considered part of Southeast Asia). This western part of Oceania is sometimes called Melanesia (meaning "dark islands") because early explorers considered local peoples to be darker-skinned than those in Polynesia.
Ninety percent of working tuna boats inside the Exclusive Economic Zones of southern Oceania come from all of these countries EXCEPT A. China. B. the United States. C. Japan. D. India. E. South Korea.
Tuna
Residents of New Caledonia (Pacific Island) are not ______
US citizens
Which of the following places exports the most manufactured goods to Australia? A. Saudi Arabia B. United States C. European Union D. Africa E. New Zealand
United States
What is the dominant agricultural pattern found in rural New Guinea?
Village-centered shifting civilization
geopolitical framework
a heritage of colonial geographies overlaying native cultures is being replaced by contemporary power struggles among global powers, dominated by the tension between china and the united states
An atoll typically has all of the following characteristics EXCEPT A. a high central peak. B. a fringing coral reef. C. sand formed from coral. D. an oval or circular shape. E. a lagoon in its center.
a high central peak
oceania
a major world subregion that is usually considered to include new zealand and the major island regions of melanesia, micronesia, and polynesia
The Hawaiian Islands were formed by A. the subduction of the Pacific plate under the Indo-Australian plate. B. the rifting of the Pacific plate and the Indo-Australian plate. C. an active hot spot beneath the moving Pacific Plate. D. large-scale undersea earthquakes building up the land surface beneath the sea. E. plate movement of accreted lands from the U.S. mainland.
an active hot spot beneath the moving Pacific Plate
Who are "uncontacted peoples"? A. people who do not have Internet hook-ups B. people who do not have telephones C. people who do not have access to television D. cultural groups that have yet to be "discovered" by the Western world E. cultural groups, like the Maroons in Latin America, who make a point of living away from major population centers
cultural groups that have yet to be "discovered" by the western world
there is a growing Aboriginal interest in preserving traditional cultural values, particularly in the Outback, where indigenous languages remain strong. Cultural leaders also are preserving Aboriginal spiritualism, and these religious practices often link local populations to places and natural features considered sacred. In fact, a growing number of these sacred locations are at the center of land-use controversies (such as mining on sacred lands) between Aboriginal populations and Australia's European majority.
cultural leaders also are preserving Aboriginal spiritualism, and these religious practices often link local populations to places and natural features considered sacred 70%of aborigines' live in cities 13%still speak language.
What landform and/or vegetation pattern dominates in Australia? A. deserts B. mountains C. plains D. forests E. wetlands
deserts
physical geography and environmental issues
diverse environments characterize this huge region, which includes a continent-sized landmass as well as thousands of small oceanic islands. global climate change and rising sea levels threaten the very survival of some low-lying countries within the region
What causes a tsunami? A. an earthquake B. a volcano C. a monsoon D. climate change E. orographic precipitation
earthquake
What did the Closer Economic Relations Agreement of 1982 do? A. taxed imports to New Zealand B. taxed imports to Australia C. established a uniform tax between Australia and New Zealand D. eliminated trade barriers between Australia and New Zealand E. increased exports to China
elimated trade barriers between Australia and New Zealand
Many forests with this type of tree have been destroyed in Australia to make way for pastures. A. pine B. maple C. eucalyptus D. oak E. bamboo
eucalyptus
What sport is NOT mentioned as a mark of colonial influence? A. netball B. tennis C. field hockey D. rugby E. football
field hockey
low islands
flat, low-lying islands formed by coral reefs, and contrasting with high islands that were formed from volcanic eruptions
Which of the following is NOT one of the processes that created or modified island landforms throughout Oceania?
geologic fracture zones with pieces of continents breaking off to form islands are processes: active volcanic eruptions forming topographically high islands; earthquake-induced sea waves washing over and transforming island surfaces; hot spots forming volcanic islands as tectonic plates migrate overhead; coral reefs forming atolls by trapping sand and creating shallow lagoons
viticulture
grape cultivation, usually for the purpose of making wine
Viticulture refers to the growing of what crop? A. apples B. tomatoes C. cut flowers D. grapes E. kiwi fruit
grapes
population and settlement
growing, dense cities punctuate the sparse rural settlement pattern of oceania, with urban places as the magnets attracting migrants from both within and outside of the region
Australia is the world's largest exporter of what? A. aluminum ore B. copper C. iron and coal D. gold E. nickel
iron and coal
Australia leads the world in exporting
iron and coal
What is Australia's main export to China? A. textiles B. consumer goods C. information technology D. iron ore E. lumber
iron ore
austronesian
language family that encompasses wide expanses of the pacific, insular southeast asia, and madagascar
high islands
larger, more elevated islands, often focused around recent volcanic activity
Climates in New Zealand are influenced by three factors:
latitude, the moderating effects of the Pacific Ocean, and proximity to local mountain ranges.
haoles
light-skinned europeans or u.s citizens int he hawaiian islands
atoll
low, sandy islands made from coral, often oriented around a central lagoon
What is the least developed and poorest part of Oceania? A. Micronesia B. Polynesia C. Melanesia D. Tasmania E. New Zealand
melanesia
kanakas
melanesian workers imported to australia, historically concentrated along queensland's sugar coast. the term kanak is also used to refer to the indigenous melanesian inhabitants of new caledonia
summary
migration is a major theme in oceania, beginning with the earliest aboriginal peoples who came from the asian mainland, to prehistoric island hopping polynesian people, to more recent european emigrants that populated australia and new zealand
What economic activity is most important for Australia's economy? A. high technology B. tourism C. wool production D. mining E. movies
mining
women equal before colonialism
ndigenous gender roles were transformed by colonialism in New Zealand. Before European colonization, Maori women and men were equal in social status and power because of the overarching Maori principle of equity and balance in their nonhierarchical society. For example, the Maori language had no gender distinctions in personal pronouns (no "his" or "hers"). Further evidence for this gender equity comes from the prominent role women played in Maori proverbs and legends.
exotic speices
nonnative plants and animals, generally used for species that cause problems for native species. exotic species are particularly troublesome in australia and the pacific
polynesia
pacific ocean region, broadly unified by language and cultural traditions, that includes the hawaiian islands, marguesas islands, society islands, tuamotu archipelago, cook islands, american samoa, samoa, and tonga
malanesia
pacific ocean regions that includes the culturally complex, generally darker skinned peoples of new guinea, the solomon islands, vanuatu, new caledonia, and fiji
In the early days of its colonization, Britain used Australia as a A. source of natural resources. B. source of slaves. C. tourist destination. D. penal colony. E. plantation.
penal colony
Why does the population of Nauru cluster together in quasi-urban settings? A. It is a cultural tradition for them to live in close quarters. B. The brown tree snake population is so large and dangerous that the island's inhabitants must live in large, fenced, snake-proof compounds. C. Phosphate mining on the island has left limited room for habitation. D. They are at war with the Solomon Islands and must live in fortified compounds. E. The settlements are located at the few sources of water on the island.
phosphate mining on the island has left limited room for habitation
What mineral deposits are the reason parts of Micronesia have had jungle cover removed? A. silicon B. nitrates C. gold D. phosphate E. copper
phosphates
What product is mined extensively on the island of Nauru in Micronesia? A. gold B. phosphates C. lead D. copper E. iron ore
phosphates
What non-native species reached plague proportions but were finally brought under control after the purposeful introduction of a disease that only affected this species? A. rabbits B. goats C. frogs D. crickets E. snakes`
rabbits
What dominates New Zealand's rural landscape? A. viticulture B. irrigated agriculture C. dairy operations D. farming E. ranching
ranching
Which of the following factors does NOT influence the climates of New Zealand? A. rivers B. latitude C. moderating effects of the Pacific Ocean D. proximity to local mountains E. volcanic peaks
rivers
exclusive economic zone (EEZ)
sea zone prescribed by the united nations convention on the law of the sea over which a state has special rights regarding the exploration and use of marine resources, including energy production from water and wind. it stretched from the baseline out to 200 nautical miles from its coast
white australia policy
set of stringent australian limitations on nonwhite immigration to the country. largely replaced by a more flexible policy today
Using the graphic below, by what year had human migrations settled the Federated States of Micronesia? A. settled by 1200 BCE B. settled by 400 CE C. settled by 200 BCE D. settled by 800 CE E. settled prior to 2500 BCE
settled by the 1200 BCE
What is New Zealand's most important commercial livestock? A. cattle B. hogs C. kangaroos D. llamas E. sheep
sheep
In what part of Australia do most of its people live? A. southeast B. southwest C. northwest D. northeast E. the Outback
southeast
Looking at the climate map of Australia and Oceania shown below, what type of climate is interior Australia? A. Mediterranean B. humid subtropical C. complex mountain climates D. subtropical desert E. tropical monsoon
subtropical desert
What caused the dramatic decline in Guam's native bird species? A. climatic change in the region B. the elimination by humans of its food supply C. the thinning of their eggshells and the subsequent death of their young as a result of heavy DDT use on the island in the 1970s D. radiation poisoning caused by nuclear tests of the United States and France E. the accidental introduction of the non-native brown tree snake
the accidental introduction of the non-native brown tree
intercropping
the agricultural practice in which subsistence foods such as sweet potatoes, taro, coconut palms, bananas, and other garden crops are often found in the same field swidden culture
Which part of the Australia/Oceania region receives the least amount of precipitation? A. the northeast coast of New Zealand B. the mid-slopes of the 13,000-foot-plus volcanoes of the island of Hawaii C. anywhere in Samoa D. the largest of the Marshall Islands E. the interior of Australia
the interior of Australia
Micronesia
the more culturally diverse subregion of Micronesia (meaning "small islands") lies north of Melanesia and west of Polynesia. It includes microstates such as Nauru and the Marshall Islands as well as the U.S. territory of Guam.
What strategy has been valuable to both Maoris and Aborigines in their efforts to gain greater control over their ancestral land and resources? A. acts of terrorism B. consumer boycotts C. bribery D. the political process E. civil disobedience
the political process
summary
the regions contemporary cultural and political geography is changing as countries struggle to disentangle themselves from colonial ties by asserting their own identities. also, native peoples are increasingly intent on regaining their land and civil rights. oceania also has become entangled in the world's larger geopolitical influence in the region
summary
the regions natural environment has witnessed accelerated change in the past 50 years. urbanization, tourism, resource extraction, exotic species, and global climate change are altering the landscape and increasing the vulnerability of island environments. on low-lying pacific islands threatened by sea level rise, residents increasingly face the grim reality of evacuating their homelands
What was the purpose of the Native Title Bill, which became law in Australia in 1993? A. to restrain the autonomy of Australia's aboriginal population B. to establish an aboriginal state in the northeastern portion of Western Australia C. to grant Australia's aboriginal population the state of Tasmania D. to grant Australia's aboriginal population the right to establish gambling operations on their lands E. to give Australia's aboriginal population greater control over sacred lands
to grant Australia's aboriginal population greater control over the sacred lands which compensated Aborigines for lands already given up and gave them the right to gain title to unclaimed lands they still occupied. The bill also provided Aborigines with legal standing to deal with mining companies in native-settled areas.
What was the purpose of the White Australia Policy? A. to promote the emigration of Australians who were of European descent to other nations in the South Pacific B. to encourage Australians of European descent to migrate from Australia's densely settled east coast to the more sparsely settled interior and west coast C. It was an ethnic isolationist policy established by the Australian government, which sought to place the country's entire aboriginal population on reservation-like holdings in the far western portion of the country. D. to promote immigration of (white) North Americans and Europeans to Australia E. to clean up the country's white sand beaches, which had been seriously polluted by mining
to promote immigration of white North Americans to Australia
mallee
tough and scrubby eucalyptus woodland of limited economic value that is common across portions of interior australia bc summers are hot and dry
Recently, Papua New Guinea has diversified its economy from the export of coconut products and coffee to include what other product? A. silicon chips B. copper and gold C. tropical hardwoods and forest products D. cattle E. sheep
tropical hardwoods and forest products
microstates
usually independent states that are small in both area and population, although no formal area and population limits have been accepted. generally acknowledged microstates include liechtenstein, monaco, sanmarino, tuvalu, nauru keep special political and economic ties to countries like the u.s
What event sets off the process that creates an atoll? A. volcanic eruption B. earthquake C. erosion D. nuclear explosion E. rifting
volcanic eruption
As part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, New Zealand owes its geologic origins to volcanic mountain-building, which produced its two rugged and spectacular islands.
volcanic eruptions, major earthquakes, and tsunamis are common across the region.
What land form dominates much of New Zealand? A. volcanic mountains B. wide plains C. lush tropical rainforest D. eroded sedimentary formations E. deserts
volcanic mountains
