Question 1

Most of Nauru was covered with deep deposits of guano that have created the highest quality phosphate rock in the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is a major income source for Pacific Islands?

Accepted Answer

A) tourism 
B) mining 
C) payments for military bases by other nations 
D) remittances 
E) services like banking and real estate 
A) tourism 
B) mining 
C) payments for military bases by other nations 
D) remittances 
E) services like banking and real estate

Question 3

The political conflict on Fiji is between the native Fijians and:

Accepted Answer

A) people of South Asian ancestry 
B) Maoris 
C) people of European ancestry 
D) Polynesians 
E) people of Chinese ancestry 
A) people of South Asian ancestry 
B) Maoris 
C) people of European ancestry 
D) Polynesians 
E) people of Chinese ancestry

Question 4

New Zealand is the 4ᵗʰ largest exporter of wine in the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Commercial wheat production in Australia is concentrated in which region?

Accepted Answer

A) Central Australia 
B) Western Australia 
C) Southeastern Australia 
D) Northern Australia 
E) Northwestern Australia 
A) Central Australia 
B) Western Australia 
C) Southeastern Australia 
D) Northern Australia 
E) Northwestern Australia

Question 6

Among New Zealand's main islands,the North Island has had more recent volcanic activity than the South Island.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Compared to the Australian Aborigines,the Maori of New Zealand have more power and recognition from their national government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The Island of New Guinea is the largest island in the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The most important agricultural region in Oceania is probably the area of southeastern New Zealand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The Hawai'ian Islands,ethnically and linguistically,are considered part of this island group.

Accepted Answer

A) Indonesia 
B) Melanesia 
C) Micronesia 
D) Polynesia 
E) Mesonesia 
A) Indonesia 
B) Melanesia 
C) Micronesia 
D) Polynesia 
E) Mesonesia

Question 11

The White Australia Policy was an immigration policy that sought to maintain a "European look" by allowing only northern and southern Europeans to migrate to Australia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What technological innovation helped to increase Australia and New Zealand's role in global agricultural trade after 1882?

Accepted Answer

A) steam engine 
B) Green Revolution 
C) refrigerated shipping 
D) irradiation 
E) none of these 
A) steam engine 
B) Green Revolution 
C) refrigerated shipping 
D) irradiation 
E) none of these

Question 13

Which of the following physical regions of Australia is the remnant of an old folded mountain range with a steep escarpment on the eastern flanks?

Accepted Answer

A) Eastern Highlands 
B) Interior Lowland 
C) Western Plateau 
D) Great Karoo 
E) none of these 
A) Eastern Highlands 
B) Interior Lowland 
C) Western Plateau 
D) Great Karoo 
E) none of these

Question 14

The main mineral resource in New Caledonia is:

Accepted Answer

A) nickel 
B) bauxite 
C) copper 
D) petroleum 
E) gold 
A) nickel 
B) bauxite 
C) copper 
D) petroleum 
E) gold

Question 15

Which colonial power claimed Van Diemen's Land in 1642,which was later named Tasmania?

Accepted Answer

A) French 
B) British 
C) Dutch 
D) Portuguese 
E) none of these 
A) French 
B) British 
C) Dutch 
D) Portuguese 
E) none of these

Question 16

On which island is the yam used as currency and its accumulation considered a sign of wealth and power?

Accepted Answer

A) Fiji 
B) Sumatra 
C) New Guinea 
D) Tasmania 
E) Tahiti 
A) Fiji 
B) Sumatra 
C) New Guinea 
D) Tasmania 
E) Tahiti

Question 17

The main mineral resource in Papua New Guinea is:

Accepted Answer

A) copper 
B) bauxite 
C) nickel 
D) petroleum 
E) gold 
A) copper 
B) bauxite 
C) nickel 
D) petroleum 
E) gold

Question 18

When did Australia become independent?

Accepted Answer

A) 1873 
B) 1901 
C) 1925 
D) 1973 
E) none of these 
A) 1873 
B) 1901 
C) 1925 
D) 1973 
E) none of these

Question 19

Specifically where is the "Pacific Garbage Patch" located?

Accepted Answer

A) The Pacific Ocean,north of Hawai'i 
B) The Pacific Ocean,south of Hawai'i 
C) The Pacific Ocean,south of Fiji 
D) The Pacific Ocean,south of New Zealand 
E) The Pacific Ocean,off the southeast coast of Australia 
A) The Pacific Ocean,north of Hawai'i 
B) The Pacific Ocean,south of Hawai'i 
C) The Pacific Ocean,south of Fiji 
D) The Pacific Ocean,south of New Zealand 
E) The Pacific Ocean,off the southeast coast of Australia

Question 20

Which type of mammal lays eggs?

Accepted Answer

A) marsupial 
B) monotremes 
C) eucalyptus 
D) placental 
E) none of these 
A) marsupial 
B) monotremes 
C) eucalyptus 
D) placental 
E) none of these

Most of Nauru was covered with deep deposits of guano that have created the highest quality phosphate rock in the world.

Which of the following is a major income source for Pacific Islands?

The political conflict on Fiji is between the native Fijians and:

New Zealand is the 4ᵗʰ largest exporter of wine in the world.

Commercial wheat production in Australia is concentrated in which region?

Among New Zealand's main islands,the North Island has had more recent volcanic activity than the South Island.

Compared to the Australian Aborigines,the Maori of New Zealand have more power and recognition from their national government.

The Island of New Guinea is the largest island in the world.

The most important agricultural region in Oceania is probably the area of southeastern New Zealand.

The Hawai'ian Islands,ethnically and linguistically,are considered part of this island group.

The White Australia Policy was an immigration policy that sought to maintain a "European look" by allowing only northern and southern Europeans to migrate to Australia.

What technological innovation helped to increase Australia and New Zealand's role in global agricultural trade after 1882?

Which of the following physical regions of Australia is the remnant of an old folded mountain range with a steep escarpment on the eastern flanks?

The main mineral resource in New Caledonia is:

Which colonial power claimed Van Diemen's Land in 1642,which was later named Tasmania?

On which island is the yam used as currency and its accumulation considered a sign of wealth and power?

The main mineral resource in Papua New Guinea is:

When did Australia become independent?

Specifically where is the "Pacific Garbage Patch" located?

Which type of mammal lays eggs?

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Exam 11: Australia, new Zealand, and the South Pacific

Most of Nauru was covered with deep deposits of guano that have created the highest quality phosphate rock in the world.

Which of the following is a major income source for Pacific Islands?

The political conflict on Fiji is between the native Fijians and:

New Zealand is the 4ᵗʰ largest exporter of wine in the world.

Commercial wheat production in Australia is concentrated in which region?

Among New Zealand's main islands,the North Island has had more recent volcanic activity than the South Island.

Compared to the Australian Aborigines,the Maori of New Zealand have more power and recognition from their national government.

The Island of New Guinea is the largest island in the world.

The most important agricultural region in Oceania is probably the area of southeastern New Zealand.

The Hawai'ian Islands,ethnically and linguistically,are considered part of this island group.

The White Australia Policy was an immigration policy that sought to maintain a "European look" by allowing only northern and southern Europeans to migrate to Australia.

What technological innovation helped to increase Australia and New Zealand's role in global agricultural trade after 1882?

Which of the following physical regions of Australia is the remnant of an old folded mountain range with a steep escarpment on the eastern flanks?

The main mineral resource in New Caledonia is:

Which colonial power claimed Van Diemen's Land in 1642,which was later named Tasmania?

On which island is the yam used as currency and its accumulation considered a sign of wealth and power?

The main mineral resource in Papua New Guinea is:

When did Australia become independent?

Specifically where is the "Pacific Garbage Patch" located?

Which type of mammal lays eggs?

World Regions in Global Context

Europe

The Russian Federation, central Asia, and the Transcaucasus

Middle East and North Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa

The United States and Canada

Latin America and the Caribbean

East Asia

South Asia

Southeast Asia

Filters