Compelling Questions Flashcards

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How is this region isolated from other parts of the world?

A

Bodies of water and archipelagos

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What plant and animal species are indigenous to the region?

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Coral, sea anemone, clownfish, striped fish in the ocean
Koala, eukalyptus, kangaroos, etc on land

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In what ways have invasive species impacted Australia and New Zealand?

A

Causing extinction among native organisms

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4
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How were the two types of Pacific islands from?

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Underwater volcanoes expel magma which cools and creates rock.

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5
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How do increasing water temperatures threaten coral reefs?

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Weakening coral through coral bleaching

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In what ways did Australia’s location determine the way Aboriginal languages and culture developed?

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Isolation from the rest of the world let Aborigines develop without interference

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In what ways did the first people in the Pacific Realm adapt to the islands?

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Lived together in clans, conserved water due to dry climate, built canoes to travel on water, etc

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Why do most Australians live in or near cities?

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Unfavorable arid climate in interior, economic opportunities in urban areas

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In what ways has immigration to Australia changed over the years?

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Immigration has came from colonizers (British convicts) to war refugees (WWII + Vietnam) to migrant workers.

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In what ways have Polynesian people maintained cultural traditions?

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Holding festivals, teaching traditional languages, etc

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In what ways is this region an ideal destination for adventure tourism?

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Rich amounts of physical attractions fuel adventure tourism

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In what ways have people expressed interest in Antarctica?

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Hiking across Antarctic glaciers, scientific research, adventure tourism

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