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reestablished independence in 1962, after being under the control of Germany and New Zealand
Solomon Islands
Papua New Guinea
Samoa
Tonga
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settled by Austronesian peoples from Southeast Asia
Melanesia
Papua New Guinea
Polynesia
Micronesia
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dried coconut meat fed to animal herds
grazier
copra
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settled by people from Southeast Asia and Melanesia some 2,000 to 3,500 years ago
Micronesia
Polynesia
Melanesia
Australianesia
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When the Commonwealth of Australia was formed, it was a dominion. This means that it was
a semi-ind. country ruled by both British & Aust. leaders.
a semi-ind. country ruled by British leaders elected by Aus.
a self-governing country within the British Empire.
a colony of Great Britain.
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In both New Zealand and Australia, most people live
in the north.
in the south.
along the coasts.
in the interior.
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a sparsely inhabited region
bush
caldera
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Traditional crafts in Oceania include
canoe making and rug making.
canoe making and tattooing.
rug making and elaborate carvings.
elaborate carvings and origami.
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At what point in its history was Southeast Asia a buffer zone?
during European colonization
when it consisted mostly of kingdoms
when it was ruled by sultans
the period after independence
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Contemporary culture in Australia and New Zealand
is predominately European and Asian.
blends indigenous and European cultures.
blends indigenous, European, and Asian cultures.
is predominately European.
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the island group that includes the U.S. state of Hawaii
Micronesia
Australianesia
Melanesia
Polynesia
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Which of the following industries in Southeast Asia produces substantial water pollution?
the Vietnamese and the Cambodians
the Chinese and the Indians
the Japanese and the Malays
the Burmans and the Thai
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a ring-shaped island formed by the buildup of coral reefs on the rim of submerged volcanoes
atoll
caldera
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a New Zealand rancher
copra
grazier
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Which of the following groups' influences can be seen in pagodas and temples in the region?
the Japanese and the Malays
the Vietnamese and the Cambodians
the Burmans and the Thai
the Chinese and the Indians
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Where are earthquakes and volcanic eruptions most likely to occur in Oceania?
barrier reefs
coral reefs
atolls
high islands
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the country in Oceania with the largest population
Tonga
Solomon Islands
Papua New Guinea
Samoa
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the indigenous people of New Zealand
Aborigines
Maori
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Most of the rivers and streams in New Zealand
are too fast moving to be used for navigation.
are dry much of the year.
are catchments, or places where water is collected.
are slow moving.
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Which of the following SE Asian countries has the most active volcanoes in the world?
East Timor
the Philippines
Indonesia
Malaysia
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When did the independence movement in Southeast Asia begin?
at the end of the Vietnam War
in the 1960s
in the early 1900s
at the end of World War II
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Most of Australia has
a temperate climate, receives 25 to 40 in. of rain a year.
an arid or semi-arid climate and receives little rainfall.
a marine west coast climate w/ up to 60 in of rain a year.
a subtropical climate, receives 60 inches of rain a year.
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How do small subsistence farmers threaten forests?
by adding fertilizer to the soil
by practicing shifting cultivation
by planting large crops
by using modern machinery
24
On what did France base the boundaries of the regions it colonized?
on the boundaries drawn up by explorers
on the boundaries of the cultural groups already there
on the boundaries between oceans
on the natural boundaries formed by rivers and mountains
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The populations of Australia and New Zealand
have a high proportion of people ages 40 and older.
are growing rapidly.
have a high proportion of people ages 20 and younger.
are declining due to migration to other countries.
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A caldera is
a ring-shaped island formed by the buildup of coral reefs.
the rim of a submerged volcano.
a large volcanic crater.
a shallow lake at times connected to another body of water.
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Australian throwing stick that curves in flight and returns to its owner
bush
boomerang
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Which of the following are common in Southeast Asia due to its location within the Ring of Fire
typhoons
floods
tornadoes
earthquakes
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A plateau in the center of New Zealand’s North Island contains
a tropical savanna.
hot springs and active volcanoes.
sunken mountains.
a treeless area bordered by high cliffs.
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limestone skeleton of tiny sea animal
copra
coral
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Which of the following industries in Southeast Asia produces substantial water pollution?
agriculture
mining
technology
manufacturing
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high mountain ranges that have become submerged
sunken mountains
atoll
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a shallow lake, intermittently connected to a river, another lake, or the sea
lagoon
copra
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a group of close-knit, interrelated families
clan
Maori
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a largely self-governing country within the British Empire
dominion
clan
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Many of the earliest European residents of Australia were
prisoners in a penal colony.
people escaping political persecution.
members of a religious sect.
orphans and widows in a settlement colony.
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What makes the island of Borneo's geography an exception to the rest of Southeast Asia?
It does not have volcanoes.
It does not experience tsunamis.
It does not have mountains.
It does not experience earthquakes.
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The Central Lowlands of Australia are characterized by
deserts and arid grasslands.
tropical forests and grasslands.
rain forests and mineral springs.
temperate forests and savannas.
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What is one reason why Southeast Asia was once considered to be a "shatter belt"?
It is on the Ring of Fire.
Parts of it have been controlled by India or China.
It has been broken apart by conflict.
It is susceptible to earthquakes.
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a large volcanic crater
copra
caldera
