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How is this region isolated from other parts of the world?
Bodies of water and archipelagos
What plant and animal species are indigenous to the region?
Coral, sea anemone, clownfish, striped fish in the ocean
Koala, eukalyptus, kangaroos, etc on land
In what ways have invasive species impacted Australia and New Zealand?
Causing extinction among native organisms
How were the two types of Pacific islands from?
Underwater volcanoes expel magma which cools and creates rock.
How do increasing water temperatures threaten coral reefs?
Weakening coral through coral bleaching
In what ways did Australia’s location determine the way Aboriginal languages and culture developed?
Isolation from the rest of the world let Aborigines develop without interference
In what ways did the first people in the Pacific Realm adapt to the islands?
Lived together in clans, conserved water due to dry climate, built canoes to travel on water, etc
Why do most Australians live in or near cities?
Unfavorable arid climate in interior, economic opportunities in urban areas
In what ways has immigration to Australia changed over the years?
Immigration has came from colonizers (British convicts) to war refugees (WWII + Vietnam) to migrant workers.
In what ways have Polynesian people maintained cultural traditions?
Holding festivals, teaching traditional languages, etc
In what ways is this region an ideal destination for adventure tourism?
Rich amounts of physical attractions fuel adventure tourism
In what ways have people expressed interest in Antarctica?
Hiking across Antarctic glaciers, scientific research, adventure tourism