WS--Ch. 32 Review Game

Australia has a cool but dry climate.

physical features that support farming in southeastern Australia

Antarctica's ice cap covers about 90% of the continent's landmass.

landform that divides Antarctica into two distinct areas

More than 50% of Australia's land can be farmed.

Melanesia is located north and east of Australia.

What are the doldrums?

Which statement about rainfall in Oceania is accurate?

Which of the following statements about Australia's Central Lowlands is accurate?

The Great Barrier Reef is located off the

dry, virtually treeless land

Mount Cook is located in New Zealand.

Well from which pressurized water flows to the surface are called

New Zealand's soil is not very good for farming.

Which features are part of New Zealand's climate?

"many islands"

An international agreement

The two main islands of New Zealand are Tasmania and North Island.

The Great Artesian Basin is located beneath Australia's Central Lowlands.

A lagoon is a pool of water inside a crevasse.

region that includes Melanesia and Micronesia

Papua New Guinea has snow-covered mountains.

Australia's Great Dividing Range and Western Plateau are separated by the

An island formed by ancient rock from the ocean floor is called a

The Great Barrier Reef is formed from

Air _____ as it rises over the Antarctic Plateau.

part of the Indian Ocean south of Australia

area containing the origins of most of Australia's rivers

part of New Zealand

What is New Zealand's most important resource?

The Great Barrier Reef consists of thousands of small

___ islands are identified by mountain ranges split by valleys that fan out into coastal plains

Which statement about Australia's mineral resources is accurate?

New Zealand supplies most of its power needs with hydroelectric and _____ power

"little islands"

New Zealand has primarily a tropical climate.

Islands formed by the buildup of coral reefs on submerged volcanoes are called _____ islands.

World Heritage Site containing underwater creatures and fish

The Antarctic Peninsula has a tundra climate.

The _____ is (are) New Zealand's most fertile area.

The movement of the Antarctic ice caps is caused primarily by