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QuizMultiple Choice

Physical Geography of Oceania and Antarctica

Question 19 • 2023-24 Virtual - World Cultures / Language - Spanish

In which of the following regions is a geothermal plateau located?

Answer
A
on the North Island of New Zealand
B
on the South Island of New Zealand
C
in the Australian outback
D
among the high islands of the Pacific

Explanation

A geothermal plateau is located on New Zealand’s North Island, in the Taupō Volcanic Zone. This area has extensive volcanic activity, hot springs, and geysers, unlike the South Island or the Australian outback. The best answer is “on the North Island of New Zealand.”

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