HWST 107 Exam 2

The geologic process that describes the creation of the Hawaiian islands is which of the following terms? A.Subduction B.Convergent C.Hotspots D.Divergent

C

The landmasses that surround the Pacific ocean as well as the Pacific islands within the ocean were created by A.volcanism B.plate techtonics C.both A and B D.none of the above

C

The star constellation known as Wakea in Hawaii is also known as which of the following contellations? A.Seven Sisters B.Pleiadas C.Orion D.North Star

C

Walled fishponds removed how many steps in the natural food-chain for Native Hawaiians? A.None B.Three C.Two D.One

C

What is another term used to describe large-scale landslides? A.Dumps B.Clumps C.Slumps D.Lumps E.Frumps

C

A Hotspot describes which of the following? A.An initial eruption on the sea floor B.The end stage of volcanism C.The life cycle of a volcano D.A mid-stage event in the volcano life cycle

A

A traditional food production method in Hawaii that provided large quantities of a staple food is which of the following? A.Walled fishponds B.Walled pondfields C.Terraced pondfields D.Dryland or non-irrigated cultivation

A

The god of fertility was important for land productivity and yeilds. The concepts of fecundity was embodied in the god known as Roo in Tahiti and Rongo in Aotearoa and Rapanui. In Hawaii he was known by which name? A.Kane B.Kanaloa C.Lono D.Ku E.Wakea

C

According to the Native Hawaiians, what kind of chant was the Kumulipo? A.Cosmogonic B.Creationism C.Universal D.Divinity

A

The path of Piko o Wakea or Orions belt divides the night sky into which of the following? A.Into the northern and southern hemispheres B.Into two navigational centers C.Between Hawaii and Tahiti D.Into eastern and western zones

A

What is another term used to describe slumps? A.Landslides B.Landmasses C.Mountains D.Earthquakes

A

According to the Kumulipo chant from Hawaii, the origins of time began in a time of? A.Darkness B.Light C.Great Gods D.Evolution

A. Darkness

The fishponds and the art of cultivating fish can be found in which areas of Oceania? A.Hawaii B.Tokelau C.Fiji D.Tahiti E.Both a & c F.Both a & d

A. Hawaiʻi

When the axial tilt of the planet is at its most extreme position of 23.5 degrees either in the northern hemisphere or southern hemisphere it is notated throughout the world it marks which of the following? A. Solstice B. Equinox C. Both a & b D. None of the above

A. Solstice

A sacred gathering place in Aotearoa is known as which of the following? A.Heiau B.Marae C.Taputapuatea D.Mookini

B

Throughout Polynesia the progenitor of polynesian peoples is Mother Earth and she is a prominent figure in oral stories. In the Hawaiian islands Mother Earth is known as? A.Paparaharaha (Papa foundation-Mother of all things) B.Papahanaumoku (Papa Mother who gives birth to islands) C.Papatuanuku (Papa Mother Nature) D.None of the above

B.

In Olelo Hawaii, what does Kinolau refer to? A. A plant or animal omen from the gods B. A plant or animal form of the gods C. A plant or animal god in Hawaii D. The plant or animal Aumakua of the Native Hawaiians

B. A plant or animal form of the gods

When the sun is directly above the equator at zero degrees it marks a time of the year known as? A.Solstice B.Equinox C.Both a & b D.None of the above

B. Equinox

What would a properly constructed fishpond eventually become? A.Labor intensive B.Self-sufficient C.Dilapidated D.Overgrown

B. Self-sufficient

In Satawal Micronesia the men had a close relationship with their god who was in the form of a (blank)? A.Whale B.Shark C.Jesus Christ D.Canoe

B. Shark

Genealogies are extremely important to Polynesians and are recited routinely throughout Polynesia. In Aotearoa the Maori term used to describe ones genealogy is which of the following? A.Mookuauhau B.Whakapapa C.Papaanga D.All of the above E.None of the above

B. Whakapapa

Who are the four major male gods of Hawaii? A.Wakea-Kane-Lono-Ku B.Ku-Tane-Kanaloa-Atea C.Ku-Kane-Kanaloa-Lono D.Taaroa-Ku-Tane-Roo

C

The Hawaiian cosmogonic chant is told in Wa or great periods of time. How many Wa or great periods of time are described in the Kumulipo? A.8 B.2 C.16 D.4

C. 16

A genealogical chant that tells of the formation of the universe from Hawaii is known as the? A. Poele (dark night) B. Laʻa (sacred) C. Kumulipo (dark source) D. Rumia (space before darkness)

C. Kumulipo

As the air cools at the north pole and travels back towards the equator, which direction does the cool tradewinds in Hawaii come from? A.Northwest direction B.Southeast direction C.Northeast direction D.Southwest direction

C. Northeast direction

Genealogies are extremely important to Polynesians and are recited routinely throughout Polynesia. In Cook Islands the Maori term used to describe ones genealogy as the foundation of ones lineage and pedigree is which of the following? A.Mookuauhau B.Whakapapa C.Papaanga D.All of the above E.None of the above

C. Papaanga

In Aotearoa, which child of Papatuanuku and Rangi tore them apart to bring light into the world? A. Kane B. Tu C. Tane D. Taʻaroa E. Atea

C. Tane

23.5 degrees north or south of the equator marks the tropics but it also represents which of the following? a The axial tilt of the star lines A. The axial tilt of the horizon sight line B. The axil tilt of the sun C. The axial tilt of the Earth

C. The axial tilt of the Earth

In Hawaii, Ku is the god of which of the following? A.War B.Fishing C.Farming D.All of the above

D

Flawed methods of population counting perpetuated notions that the Native Hawaiian population was limited in size and did not take into account the quantity of food being produced. It was previously thought that the Native Hawaiian population was as small as 57,000 to no more than 400,000. Today, new analysis puts the population of Native Hawaiians during the time of Captain Cooks arrival closer to which of the following numbers? A.500,000 B.600,000 C.700,000 D.800,000 â€" 1,000,000

D. 800,000 â€" 1,000,000

Sky Father is known by which name? A. Wakea B. Atea C. Rangiatea D. All of the above

D. All of the above

The creation story of Papatuanuku and Rangiatea originates from which geographic area? A.Hawaii B.French Polynesia C.Samoa D.Aotearoa

D. Aotearoa

Pele in Tahiti is known as the goddess of? A.Mountain Peaks B.Flowing lava C.Mountain Ridges D.Flowing water (Regrowth)

D. Flowing water (Regrowth)

Which Techtonic Plate is the Hawaiian Islands located on? A.Oceanic Plate B.North East Plate C.Polynesian Plate D.Pacific Plate

D. Pacific Plate

The immediate outcome of nuclear testing in Oceania was which of the following? A.Displacement of the the Native Islanders B.Radioactive contamination of the food sources C.Radioactive contamination of the water resources D.Native islanders experienced extreme health and birth defects, cancer, including death E.All of the above

E

Changes in precipitation relflects changes in which of the following? A.Rainfall absorbtion B.Ground-water recharge C.Fog zones D.Streams E.All of the above

E. All of the above

Cognates of the god Kanaloa (Olelo Hawaii) can be found in which of the following areas? A. Samoa B. Rapa Nui C.Aotearoa D. French Polynesia E.All of the above

E. All of the above

The phases of the moon affect which of the following? A.Fishing habits B.Spawning of fish C.Flowering of plants D.Planting and weeding E.All of the above

E. All of the above

Equinox is a time when the suns position is where? A.Directly above the equator B.23.5 degrees in northern hemisphere C.23.5 degrees in southern hemisphere D.setting on Taputapuatea E.Both b and c*

A

Taputapuatea was a sacred place used for which of the following purposes? A.A place to learn navigation B.A place to sacrifice people C.A mythological dwelling place for the gods D.All of the above

A

The Auwai system was usually fed by which of the following resources? A.Stream B.Stagnant pool C.Water catchment system D.Sea inslet

A

The creation story of Papa and Wakea originates from which geographic area? A.Hawaii B.French Polynesia C.Samoa D.Aotearoa

A

The imaginary line 23.5 degrees north of the Equator marks which of the following? A.Tropic of Cancer B.Tropic of Capricorn C.Tropic of Gemini D.Tropic of Atea

A

What may be more devasting than temperature change in Hawaii? A.Precipitation changes B.Rising sea level changes C.Humidity changes D.Tradewind changes

A

Which of the following mechanisms were used to control the flow of water into and out of the fishpond? A.Sluice gates B.Streams C.High tides D.All of the above

A

A dam-like structure was built in the stream to divert water into the ditches for irrigation. What type of energy did this dam-like structure called a Manowai or Manawai help create to move the water through the ditches? A.Mana energy B.Hydrolic energy C.Solar energy D.Geo energy E.Wind energy

B

An Auwai system was developed to cultivate kalo in Hawaii. What type of system was this Auwai? A.Non-irrigated B.Irrigated system C.Mixed non-irrigated & irrigated D.Drip irrigation

B

An example of the largest known landslide on earth can be found on the coast of which areas? A.Central and South America B.Oahu & Molokai C.Oahu & Kauai D.Taiwan and Papua New Guinea E.Kauai & Niihau

B

Fresh water sources from the mountains was important to the livelihood of the fishponds. Why was the freshwater so important? A.Fresh water was used to clean the ponds B.Fresh water allowed seaweed to grow that fish feed on C.Fresh water was needed for the people to use while working in the fishpond D.Fresh water allowed stream fish to enter the pond

B

The Makaha, or sluice gates, protected the fish from which of the following items? A.High tides B.High salinity levels in the ocean water C.Predator fish D.All of the above E.Both b & c

C

In Olelo Hawaii, the word Au can refer to a long bone and “ma kua†can refer to being on the back of something or someone. The word Aumakua is best understood as which of the following? A.The ridge of the mountains B.The ancestors of Hawaiian people C.The children of the Hawaiian people D.Ku standing upright for his people

B

In regards to land management in Hawaii, what is a Moku? A.The archipelago of Hawaii B.A large district of land ruled by a King C.A pigs head marking boundaries D.A smaller tributary land for the King E.A division of land from inland to sea

B

Large parallel cliffs can signify that the (blank) has failed. Which of the following terms best fits in the blank? A.Steaks B.Flanks C.Slumps D.Landslide

B

The British were responsible for nuclear testing in which area? A.Kahoolawe B.Australia C.Tuvalu D.Tahiti E.New Zealand

B

Warm air at the equator is moved by cooler air coming in from Earths poles. In the northern hemisphere, this cooler air traveling towards the hawaiian islands is typically known by which of the following terms? A.Kona winds B.Tradewinds C.Easterly winds D.Windward winds E.South swell winds

B

What element did Tane in Aotearoa wonder about and wanted to bring to his world? A.Water b. Fire B.Light C.Wind D.Earth

B

What kind of impact would changes in precipitation, the rainfall in the mountains, have on the ecosystems in Hawaii? A.Minimal impact B.Severe impact C.Moderate impact D.No impact at all

B

Atolls are part of which stage of the growth cycle of a volcano? A.Early stages (birth) B.Mid stages (erosional) C.End stages D.None, atolls are not part of volcano life cycle

C

Following the star constellation known as Wakea is the (blank) constellation that is followed by 100 navigational star signs. This constellation is known as the Makalii in Hawaii but is also known throughout the world. The common name used is which of the following? A.Wakea B.Orion C.Pleiades D.the Six Sisters E.Capricorn

C

In Hawaii, the god of war was also known as a god of which of the following activities? A.Fishing B.Farming C.Both a & b D.None of the above

C

In regards to fish ponds, what are sluice gates? A.Immovable gates for aesthetic purposes only B.Gates that allow access for canoes C.A slatted gate that allows young fish to enter the fishpond D.A gate to control waterflow from the stream

C

Monitoring the passage of the sun for its equinox and solstice tells time and to tell the coming of which of the following events? A.Storms B.Winter C.Seasons D.Migrations

C

On which island was Operation Sailor Hat performed and by which government? A.Mororoa Island, French B.Bikini Atoll, U.S.A. C.Kahoolawe Island, U.S.A. D.Kirimati, British

C

Sea mounts are part of which stage of the volcano growth cycle? A.Early stages (birth) B.Mid stages (erosional) C.End stages D.None, sea mounts are a geologic anomaly

C

The Basal lens sits or floats above which of the following? A.Sand deposits B.Cap rock C.Salt water D.None of the above

C

The Gods of Hawaii can be spiritually perceived as which of the following items? A.Manifestations of Humans B.Dieties needing sacrifice C.Elements of the environment D.Mythological creatures

C

According to the traditional Hawaiian belief system, the mountains were very important to the people. What were the mountains considered as? A.Sacred B.Places of forest regeneration C.Realm of the gods D.All of the above

D

As rain water is absorbed in the land and filters through the mountain, it eventually collects under the cap rock in a layer or lens of fresh water. Which of the following is the term used to describe this layer? A.Basil lens B.Baysel lens C.Basle lens D.Basal lens E.Baysal lens

D

In French Polynesia the cosmogonic story of Taaroa begins in which distinctive manner? A.In an egg-shaped shell B.during a time of darkness C.in the form of an octopus D.All of the above

D

In Hawaiʻi how many generations in total sum are spoken of in the cosmogonic chant known as the Kumulipo? A. 16 B. 100 C. 800 D. 900

D

In Satawal Micronesia the shark god provided for which of the following? A.Spirituality B.Food C.Economy D.All of the above

D

In regards to the Auwai system and the kalo pondfields, the speed of the water flow through the loi, kalo pondfields, was controlled by which of the following factors? A.Number of kalo plants and size of pond field B.The depth of the pond fields C.The length of the ditches and the number of pondfields D.The length and slope of the ditch

D

In which area of Oahu can an example of large scale landslide be seen in the current formation of the mountains? A.Waianae B.North Shore C.South-East Shores D.Koolau E.Honolulu

D

Monitoring the passage of the sun for its equinox and solstice is to help determine which of the following? A.Optimal times for navigation B.Prepare for planting crops C.Prepare for harvesting crops D.All of the above E.None of the above

D

Operation Bravo was one of the largest hydrogen bombs detonated in Oceania. Where was the hydrogen detonated? A.French Polynesia B.New Zealand C.Kahoolawe D.Bikini Atoll

D

The dual nature of the Hawaiian cosmogonic chant is portrayed as which of the following natures? A.Winter and Summer B.Life and Death C.Peace and War D.Darkness and Light

D

The marae and heiau were use for which of the following purposes? A.Sacred gathering places B.Places for learning navigation C.Places to keep time D.All of the above E.Both a. and b.

D

The sacred Kumulipo chant from Hawaii tells the evolution of life between the? A.Gods-Kings-Man and Land B.Land-Gods-Man and Kings C.Kings-Man-Land and Gods D.Land-Gods-Kings and Man

D