Question 1

In Australia,the __________ is considered the head of state,though it is mainly a __________ position.

Accepted Answer

British mo

Question 2

The volcanism associated with Mt.Ruapehu results from New Zealand's location atop two tectonic plates: the __________ and the __________.

Accepted Answer

Pacific Pl

Question 3

The extensive Australian grasslands support tens of millions of domesticated animals which account for up to one-fifth of the world's __________.

Accepted Answer

A) sod exports 
B) biodiversity 
C) beef production 
D) wool production 
E) livestock 
A) sod exports 
B) biodiversity 
C) beef production 
D) wool production 
E) livestock

Question 4

The two main islands of New Zealand have high relief,with the __________ located on the South Island.

Accepted Answer

A) Southern Pines 
B) Southern Alps 
C) Southern Cliffs 
D) Southern Plateau 
A) Southern Pines 
B) Southern Alps 
C) Southern Cliffs 
D) Southern Plateau

Question 5

Explain how New Zealand gains its wealth.

Accepted Answer

Land and climate could be said to be New

Question 6

Explain how Australians have such a high standard of living despite not having a robust manufacturing sector for exporting finished products.

Accepted Answer

Australia's main exports are food and ra

Question 7

__________ could be said to be New Zealand's most important natural resource.

Accepted Answer

A) Land 
B) Climate 
C) The coast 
D) Livestock 
E) both a & b 
A) Land 
B) Climate 
C) The coast 
D) Livestock 
E) both a & b

Question 8

The biodiversity found in Australia and New Zealand is separate from that of Asia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Millions of __________ people would like to migrate to Australia to seek greater opportunities and advantages,but they are legally restricted.

Accepted Answer

A) South American 
B) North American 
C) Asian 
D) European 
E) none of the above 
A) South American 
B) North American 
C) Asian 
D) European 
E) none of the above

Question 10

New Zealand is one of a number of sets of islands that make up __________,a region occupying the western and central Pacific Ocean.

Accepted Answer

A) Melanesia 
B) Oceania 
C) Micronesia 
D) the Pacific Islands 
E) both b & d 
A) Melanesia 
B) Oceania 
C) Micronesia 
D) the Pacific Islands 
E) both b & d

Question 11

Approximately _____ percent of Australia's interior is desert,where __________ climates dominate.

Accepted Answer

A) 40;type B 
B) 40;type C 
C) 60;type B 
D) 60;type C 
E) 40;type D 
A) 40;type B 
B) 40;type C 
C) 60;type B 
D) 60;type C 
E) 40;type D

Question 12

New Zealand's original inhabitants were the Maori,who came to the islands around the fifteenth century.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Explain how Australia and New Zealand's isolation led to such high levels of biodiversity.

Accepted Answer

Biogeographers have established line of

Question 14

Given that Australia and New Zealand are found in the same region,it is no surprise they have similar physical geographies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Australia is a large,relatively __________ island with __________ - it is the __________ of all the continents.

Accepted Answer

low-lying;

Question 16

There are more people living in Mexico City than in all of Australia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

New Zealand has one of the world's largest __________,an oceanic area over which a nation has exclusive rights of __________ and __________ of __________.

Accepted Answer

exclusive economic z

Question 18

Many of the school-age children in the outback have traditionally received their school lessons through television or radio broadcasts because of their isolation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

As of the year 2002,__________ has become Australia's number one means of economic income.

Accepted Answer

A) light industry 
B) mining 
C) tourism 
D) agriculture/livestock 
E) biodiversity 
A) light industry 
B) mining 
C) tourism 
D) agriculture/livestock 
E) biodiversity

Question 20

New Zealand's most famous bird,the moa,could grow to more than twelve feet high and weigh more than five hundred pounds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In Australia,the is considered the head of state,though it is mainly a position.

The volcanism associated with Mt.Ruapehu results from New Zealand's location atop two tectonic plates: the and the .

The extensive Australian grasslands support tens of millions of domesticated animals which account for up to one-fifth of the world's __________.

The two main islands of New Zealand have high relief,with the __________ located on the South Island.

Explain how New Zealand gains its wealth.

Explain how Australians have such a high standard of living despite not having a robust manufacturing sector for exporting finished products.

__________ could be said to be New Zealand's most important natural resource.

The biodiversity found in Australia and New Zealand is separate from that of Asia.

Millions of __________ people would like to migrate to Australia to seek greater opportunities and advantages,but they are legally restricted.

New Zealand is one of a number of sets of islands that make up __________,a region occupying the western and central Pacific Ocean.

Approximately _ percent of Australia's interior is desert,where ______ climates dominate.

New Zealand's original inhabitants were the Maori,who came to the islands around the fifteenth century.

Explain how Australia and New Zealand's isolation led to such high levels of biodiversity.

Given that Australia and New Zealand are found in the same region,it is no surprise they have similar physical geographies.

Australia is a large,relatively island with - it is the __ of all the continents.

There are more people living in Mexico City than in all of Australia.

New Zealand has one of the world's largest ,an oceanic area over which a nation has exclusive rights of and of .

Many of the school-age children in the outback have traditionally received their school lessons through television or radio broadcasts because of their isolation.

As of the year 2002,__________ has become Australia's number one means of economic income.

New Zealand's most famous bird,the moa,could grow to more than twelve feet high and weigh more than five hundred pounds.

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Exam 12: Australia and New Zealand

In Australia,the __________ is considered the head of state,though it is mainly a __________ position.

The volcanism associated with Mt.Ruapehu results from New Zealand's location atop two tectonic plates: the __________ and the __________.

The extensive Australian grasslands support tens of millions of domesticated animals which account for up to one-fifth of the world's __________.

The two main islands of New Zealand have high relief,with the __________ located on the South Island.

Explain how New Zealand gains its wealth.

Explain how Australians have such a high standard of living despite not having a robust manufacturing sector for exporting finished products.

__________ could be said to be New Zealand's most important natural resource.

The biodiversity found in Australia and New Zealand is separate from that of Asia.

Millions of __________ people would like to migrate to Australia to seek greater opportunities and advantages,but they are legally restricted.

New Zealand is one of a number of sets of islands that make up __________,a region occupying the western and central Pacific Ocean.

Approximately _____ percent of Australia's interior is desert,where __________ climates dominate.

New Zealand's original inhabitants were the Maori,who came to the islands around the fifteenth century.

Explain how Australia and New Zealand's isolation led to such high levels of biodiversity.

Given that Australia and New Zealand are found in the same region,it is no surprise they have similar physical geographies.

Australia is a large,relatively __________ island with __________ - it is the __________ of all the continents.

There are more people living in Mexico City than in all of Australia.

New Zealand has one of the world's largest __________,an oceanic area over which a nation has exclusive rights of __________ and __________ of __________.

Many of the school-age children in the outback have traditionally received their school lessons through television or radio broadcasts because of their isolation.

As of the year 2002,__________ has become Australia's number one means of economic income.

New Zealand's most famous bird,the moa,could grow to more than twelve feet high and weigh more than five hundred pounds.

Introduction to the World

Europe

Russia

North America

Middle America

South America

Subsaharan Africa

North Africa and Southwest Asia

South Asia

East Asia

Southeast Asia

The Pacific and Antarctica

Filters

In Australia,the is considered the head of state,though it is mainly a position.

The volcanism associated with Mt.Ruapehu results from New Zealand's location atop two tectonic plates: the and the .

Approximately _ percent of Australia's interior is desert,where ______ climates dominate.

Australia is a large,relatively island with - it is the __ of all the continents.

New Zealand has one of the world's largest ,an oceanic area over which a nation has exclusive rights of and of .