Why have the Bikini Islanders been unable to return home?

it is to dangerous due to nuclear contamination

Why are mountainous inland areas in New Zealand cooler than other parts of the country?

The mountains block the warm winds from the ocean

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Geo Unit 9

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1
The interior of ___________ is known as the outback.
Antarctica
Australia
New Zealand
Indonesia
2
#7
Southern Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
3
Why have the Bikini Islanders been unable to return home?
the soil cannot grow enough food to support the population
resources are to scarce
it is to dangerous due to nuclear contamination
melting glaciers rose the sea level
4
Australia is known for _________ ranching.
goat
emu
cattle
sheep
5
The Philippines became a __________ colony around 1509.
Spanish
Portuguese
French
English
6
Over 1,100 languages are spoken in Oceania.
False
True
7
#5
Atlantic Ocean
Southern Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
8
Great Britain created the Australian colony to
all of the above
have more naval bases in the Pacific
send prisoners
9
#1
Antarctica
Australia
New Zealand
Philippines
10
#4
Philippines
New Zealand
Australia
Antarctica
11
The Maori were the first settlers of Australia
True
False
12
#2
Antarctica
Australia
Philippines
New Zealand
13
_________ occupied Southeast Asia during World War II as a campaign to take back “Asia for Asians”.
Vietnam
Japan
China
North Korea
14
#6
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Southern Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
15
There are several permanent settlements on the continent of Antarctica.
True
False
16
True or False: Low islands have rich volcanic soil that supports an abundance of flowers and trees.
False
True
17
#3
Antarctica
Australia
New Zealand
Philippines
18
Why are mountainous inland areas in New Zealand cooler than other parts of the country?
There is less volcanic activity to heat the region
The mountains block the warm winds from the ocean
The ocean currents bring in cooler air
The higher elevation creates a cooler climate
19
What invasive species was brought to Australia by Europeans?
hedgehogs
rabbits
ferrets
beavers

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