Physical Geography of Oceania and Antarctica

Question 1

Among Australia’s vast deserts, the __________ is unique because of its treeless surface and its limestone geology.

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Nullarbor Plain

Question 2

Which landform is also known to Australian Aborigines as Uluru?

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Ayers Rock

Question 3

The Great Artesian Basin is important because it __________.

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contains pressurized groundwater that rises naturally to the surface

Question 4

Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. According to the map above, the tropical wet and dry climate can be found in __________.

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Australia and the Pacific Islands

Question 5

The central Pacific Island group with many current and former US territories is __________.

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Micronesia

Question 6

Mount Erebus, an active volcano, is located __________.

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in Antarctica

Question 7

In which of Oceania’s ecosystems can you find tree kangaroos, frogs, various birds, ferns, and tall, dense trees?

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the tropical rainforest

Question 8

The Pacific Island chain located nearest to Australia is __________.

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Melanesia

Question 9

The __________ is the only Australian river to flow year-round.

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Murray River

Question 10

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

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on the North Island of New Zealand

Physical Geography of Oceania and Antarctica Answers