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Chapter 27 Lesson 1

Quiz by Jim Whitaker

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  • Q1
    Which of the following is located in Micronesia?
    Niue
    Guam
    the Solomon Islands
    Kiribati
    30s
  • Q2
    What is unique about the island of New Guinea in Oceania?
    It is the only territory in Oceania that is not an island.
    It is the only independent country in Oceania.
    Some of the island is considered part of Indonesia.
    Unlike other parts of Oceania, New Guinea contains no mountains.
    30s
  • Q3
    How are high islands different from low islands?
    High islands are much sandier than low islands.
    High islands can support human populations, unlike low islands.
    High islands are typically smaller and flatter than low islands.
    High islands are generally greener and larger than low islands.
    30s
  • Q4
    Since the islands of Samoa and Tonga are located south of the Equator, which of the following is a reasonable conclusion?
    Samoa and Tonga have a wet season from December to April.
    Neither Samoa nor Tonga receives much annual rainfall.
    These islands are the only areas in Oceania that are affected by monsoon winds.
    Samoa and Tonga are much cooler than other parts of Oceania.
    30s
  • Q5
    Which of the following natural resources are plentiful throughout Oceania?
    emeralds and diamonds
    gold and copper
    solar energy and wind
    oil and natural gas
    30s
  • Q6
    Geographers divide Oceania into which two sections?
    Polynesia and Macronesia
    Polynesia and Melanesia
    Micronesia and Macronesia
    Micronesia and Melanesia
    30s
  • Q7
    Which countries have island territories in Oceania?
    Brazil, Argentina, and Chile
    Great Britain, France, and the United States
    India, Russia, and Canada
    China, Japan, and Australia
    30s
  • Q8
    What could happen if sea levels continue to rise?
    Some of Oceania’s low islands could disappear below the water.
    No impact will occur on Oceania's geography.
    All islands in Oceania will become larger.
    Oceania's wildlife will thrive more due to rising sea levels.
    30s
  • Q9
    What natural resource is chiefly exported from Oceania?
    Electronics and machinery
    Fish and other seafood
    Textiles and clothing
    Timber and minerals
    30s
  • Q10
    What is a defining feature of high islands in Oceania?
    They are very small.
    They are made of coral reefs.
    They were formed by underwater volcanoes.
    They are mostly flat plains.
    30s

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