Chapter Eleven Test 6th 2nd semester Final

Question 1

Define Maori

Answer 1

original inhabitants of New Zealand

Question 2

Define Ozone layer

Answer 2

layer of the atmosphere that filters out most of the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays

Question 3

Define Pidgin language

Answer 3

a simple language used for interaction between people who speak different languages

Question 4

Define Marae

Answer 4

an enclosed area of land that functions as the center of the Maori culture

Question 5

Define Coral bleaching

Answer 5

a process that occurs when coral reefs weaken and lighten in color due to a warming environment

Question 6

Define Atoll

Answer 6

a low, sandy island that has formed on top of extinct volcanoes that have eroded and sunk below the surface of the sea

Question 7

Define Assimilation

Answer 7

the process by which one group takes on the cultural traits of another

Question 8

Define Dominion

Answer 8

a part of the British empire with internal self rule

Question 9

Define Aboriginal

Answer 9

Australia’s original people

Question 10

Define Polynesian

Answer 10

member of a pacific island cultural group known for their long-distance navigation skills

Question 11

Define Governor General

Answer 11

The Monarch’s representative in each country

Question 12

Define Pack ice

Answer 12

seasonal ice floating on the water rather than being attached to land

Question 13

Define Glacier

Answer 13

slow moving body of ice

Question 14

Define Ice sheet

Answer 14

a large mass of compressed ice

Question 15

Define Trantartic Mountains

Answer 15

Land form that seperates west and east Antarticia

Question 16

Define Antarctic Treaty

Answer 16

international agreement to set aside Antarctica for scientific use

Question 17

What was the physical feature used by the first people to get to Australia?

Answer 17

Land bridge (ismus)

Question 18

What are the three general groups of the Pacific Islands?

Answer 18

Melissa micronesia and polynesia

Question 19

Who was the first European to cross the Pacific?

Answer 19

Ferdinand Magellan

Question 20

What was the European country that claimed Australia and New Zealand?

Answer 20

Great Britain

Question 21

Where did the Polynesians originate?

Answer 21

Samoa and Tonga

Question 22

How did the Aborigines live?

Answer 22

In small groups no cheifs or formal leaders moved to new areas when necescary

Question 23

Which region in the Pacific was the first to be colonized? By who?

Answer 23

Micronesia Colonized by Spain

Question 24

Why did western nations want to colonize the Micronesian Islands?

Answer 24

The islands are located midway between Asia and N Americia and ships needed a place to refuel

Question 25

What was the purpose of the first British colony in Australia?

Answer 25

To House convicted prisoners

Question 26

What are the current political status of Australia and New Zealand?

Answer 26

Both nations are independent but belong to the Brittish commonwealth of nations

Question 27

Explain Australia’s population density

Answer 27

Much of the interior is dry and unsuitable for farming

Question 28

Percentage of Aboriginals in the population today

Answer 28

2%

Question 29

Why are Australia and New Zealand taking steps to improve the life of indigenous people?

Answer 29

Reconction that indiginous people have been unjustly treated in the past

Question 30

How do the cultures of Australia and New Zealand differ

Answer 30

A smaller percent of Austrlian’s Are desended from British and Irish people

Question 31

Government of Australia and New Zealand

Answer 31

Stable Democratic Governments and strong Economies

Question 32

Government of most Pacific Islands

Answer 32

Democracy

Question 33

What does New Zealand’s economy rely heavily on

Answer 33

Animal based agriculture

Question 34

Compare the economy of the Pacific Islands and Australia and New Zealand Australia literacy rate

Answer 34

The pacific islands have lower GDP and rely on agriculture and tourism

Question 35

Factors contributing to the low standard of living in the Pacific Islands

Answer 35

Few natural rescorses low litecay rate low investment in human and capital goods

Question 36

Penalty for not voting in Australia

Answer 36

A fine

Question 37

Greatest challenge facing the region

Answer 37

Rising sea levels

Question 38

The main cause of climate change according to United Nations

Answer 38

Burning fossil fuels that release greenhouse gasses

Question 39

Frequent natural disaster in Australia

Answer 39

Wild fires in grassy areas durring the hot dry summer season

Question 40

What causes coral reef stress

Answer 40

Warmer waters sun exposure and pollution

Question 41

What causes water and air pollution in Australia

Answer 41

Mining

Question 42

Resources of Antarctica

Answer 42

coal and iron ore

Question 43

Why is the ozone layer important in Antarctica

Answer 43

it is getting thinner allowing more harmful ultra violet rays to reach the Earth

Question 44

What happened to the first explorers to reach Antarctica

Answer 44

The whole team died in a bliizard

Question 45

Define iceberg

Answer 45

large floating mass of ice

Question 46

Australia literacy rate

Answer 46

96%

Question 47

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