Question 1

Despite their idyllic island appearances, atolls pose many natural hazards to human habitation.What are three factors that make human habitation on atolls difficult? ​

Accepted Answer

Lack of resources and small in...

Question 2

A stationary _____ in the earth's mantle creates volcanic chains of high islands.

Accepted Answer

A)  biodiversity hot spot
B)  geologic hot spot
C)  subduction zone
D)  plate boundary
E)  atollF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

What is the dominant biome and climate type of Australia? ​

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A)  humid continental
B)  Mediterranean
C)  tropical
D)  oceanic
E)  desertF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 4

The four most populous countries in Oceania are Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and Fiji. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Greek for "many islands,"__________ is an area shaped like a large triangle with corners at New Zealand, Hawaii, and Easter Island.

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The answer of Greek for "many islands,"__________ is an area...

Question 6

Which three countries are the most populous in Oceania?

Accepted Answer

A)  Australia, New Caledonia, Solomon Islands
B)  Australia, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea
C)  Australia, New Zealand, Fiji
D)  australia, new Zealand, fiji
E)  Australia, New Zealand, Papua New GuineaF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

Outside of Australia and New Zealand, the majority of the Pacific Island population is of _____ origin. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  Micronesian
B)  European
C)  Asian ​
D)  aboriginal
E)  indigenousF) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 8

Match between columns
                        Premises: Islands like New Caledonia and Fiji, which were created from volcanic eruptions

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The Answer of high island and hot spot island and is...

Question 9

Match between columns
                        Premises: Roughly oval-shaped ring of coral thatencircles a central lagoon and is formed when the coral reef builds upwards as a volcano island erodes and sinks out of sight

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The Answer of continental island and hot spot island and is...

Question 10

Which island is strategically important to the U.S. due to its status as apower projection hub that can be used as a forward base that is five days' sailing time closer to Asia than Hawaii? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  Guam
B)  Samoa
C)  Fiji
D)  Tuvalu
E)  NauruF) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

What is the primary faith practiced by Pacific peoples? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  Hinduism
B)  Judaism
C)  Islam
D)  Christianity
E)  BuddhismF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

Because of their long distance from industrialized nations, the islands of the Pacific are not likely to be affected by global warming and sea level rise. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Thousands of scattered and small islands in the central and western Pacific, mostly north of the equator make up the region of __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Thousands of scattered and small islands in...

Question 14

The exposure of Melanesians to material goods from colonizing powers prompted the rise of __________ __________, millenarian movements that believe performing certain religious or mystical rituals will result in material wealth.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The exposure of Melanesians to material goods...

Question 15

Continental islands are called such because they themselves were once large continents that have broken, sunk, and been transformed through metamorphic processes into new islands. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which migrant population likely originated in Taiwan and depended on fishing, farming, and domesticated animals for their livelihood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aborigines
B)  Papuans
C)  Austronesians
D)  Torres Strait Islanders
E)  MaoriF) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 17

About half of the world's languages are expected to disappear this century in what linguists call __________ __________, when a tongue's last speaker dies. ​

Accepted Answer

The answer of About half of the world's languages are...

Question 18

Antarctica's glaciers contain approximately 70% of the world's freshwater. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

With the exception of Australia and New Zealand, most island nations have an even division of urban and rural dwellers. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

After Australia, the second-largest country in Oceania in terms of land area is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Papua New Guinea
B)  New Zealand
C)  Vanuatu
D)  Fiji
E)  New CaledoniaF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Exam 8: Oceania

Because of their long distance from industrialized nations, the islands of the Pacific are not likely to be affected by global warming and sea level rise.

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Oceania/Pacific Islands - Match the term with the best description

Thousands of scattered and small islands in the central and western Pacific, mostly north of the equator make up the region of __________.

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Which three countries are the most populous in Oceania?

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Which migrant population likely originated in Taiwan and depended on fishing, farming, and domesticated animals for their livelihood?

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The four most populous countries in Oceania are Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and Fiji.

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The exposure of Melanesians to material goods from colonizing powers prompted the rise of , millenarian movements that believe performing certain religious or mystical rituals will result in material wealth.

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What is the dominant biome and climate type of Australia?

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With the exception of Australia and New Zealand, most island nations have an even division of urban and rural dwellers.

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Antarctica's glaciers contain approximately 70% of the world's freshwater.

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Oceania/Pacific Islands - Match the term with the best description

A stationary _____ in the earth's mantle creates volcanic chains of high islands.

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Continental islands are called such because they themselves were once large continents that have broken, sunk, and been transformed through metamorphic processes into new islands.

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Outside of Australia and New Zealand, the majority of the Pacific Island population is of _____ origin.

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Which island is strategically important to the U.S. due to its status as apower projection hub that can be used as a forward base that is five days' sailing time closer to Asia than Hawaii?

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Despite their idyllic island appearances, atolls pose many natural hazards to human habitation.What are three factors that make human habitation on atolls difficult?

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Lack of resources and small in...
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After Australia, the second-largest country in Oceania in terms of land area is _____.

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About half of the world's languages are expected to disappear this century in what linguists call , when a tongue's last speaker dies.

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What is the primary faith practiced by Pacific peoples?

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Greek for "many islands,"__________ is an area shaped like a large triangle with corners at New Zealand, Hawaii, and Easter Island.

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Because of their long distance from industrialized nations, the islands of the Pacific are not likely to be affected by global warming and sea level rise. ​

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Oceania/Pacific Islands - Match the term with the best description

Thousands of scattered and small islands in the central and western Pacific, mostly north of the equator make up the region of __________.

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Which three countries are the most populous in Oceania?

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Which migrant population likely originated in Taiwan and depended on fishing, farming, and domesticated animals for their livelihood?

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The four most populous countries in Oceania are Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and Fiji. ​

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The exposure of Melanesians to material goods from colonizing powers prompted the rise of __________ __________, millenarian movements that believe performing certain religious or mystical rituals will result in material wealth.

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What is the dominant biome and climate type of Australia? ​

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With the exception of Australia and New Zealand, most island nations have an even division of urban and rural dwellers. ​

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Antarctica's glaciers contain approximately 70% of the world's freshwater. ​

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Oceania/Pacific Islands - Match the term with the best description

A stationary _____ in the earth's mantle creates volcanic chains of high islands.

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Continental islands are called such because they themselves were once large continents that have broken, sunk, and been transformed through metamorphic processes into new islands. ​

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Outside of Australia and New Zealand, the majority of the Pacific Island population is of _____ origin. ​

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Which island is strategically important to the U.S. due to its status as apower projection hub that can be used as a forward base that is five days' sailing time closer to Asia than Hawaii? ​

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Despite their idyllic island appearances, atolls pose many natural hazards to human habitation.What are three factors that make human habitation on atolls difficult? ​

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After Australia, the second-largest country in Oceania in terms of land area is _____.

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About half of the world's languages are expected to disappear this century in what linguists call __________ __________, when a tongue's last speaker dies. ​

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What is the primary faith practiced by Pacific peoples? ​

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Greek for "many islands,"__________ is an area shaped like a large triangle with corners at New Zealand, Hawaii, and Easter Island.

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Because of their long distance from industrialized nations, the islands of the Pacific are not likely to be affected by global warming and sea level rise.

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The four most populous countries in Oceania are Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and Fiji.

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The exposure of Melanesians to material goods from colonizing powers prompted the rise of , millenarian movements that believe performing certain religious or mystical rituals will result in material wealth.

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What is the dominant biome and climate type of Australia?

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With the exception of Australia and New Zealand, most island nations have an even division of urban and rural dwellers.

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Antarctica's glaciers contain approximately 70% of the world's freshwater.

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Continental islands are called such because they themselves were once large continents that have broken, sunk, and been transformed through metamorphic processes into new islands.

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Outside of Australia and New Zealand, the majority of the Pacific Island population is of _____ origin.

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Which island is strategically important to the U.S. due to its status as apower projection hub that can be used as a forward base that is five days' sailing time closer to Asia than Hawaii?

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Despite their idyllic island appearances, atolls pose many natural hazards to human habitation.What are three factors that make human habitation on atolls difficult?

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Lack of resources and small in...
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About half of the world's languages are expected to disappear this century in what linguists call , when a tongue's last speaker dies.

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What is the primary faith practiced by Pacific peoples?

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