unit 12 Flashcards
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What countries and/or territories are included in the following areas?
Melanesia - Papua New Guinea, Fiji, the Solomon Islands, New Caledonia
Micronesia - Micronesia, Nauru, Kiribati, Guam, Mariana Islands
Polynesia - Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Tahiti
A bored well from which water flows up like a fountain
artesian well
A frequently windless area near the Equator
doldrums
A seasonal weather event that can cause droughts in Australia and powerful cyclones in the South Pacific
el nino-southern oscillation
The science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, and plants
horticulture
plants and animals placed in areas other than their native habitat
introduced species
Shallow pool of water at the center of an atoll
lagoon
Small shrubs that grow in plateau regions of New Zealand
manuka
Colloquial English spoken in Australia
strine
Region placed by United Nations under temporary political and economic control of another country after World War II
trust territory
Woven framework made from acacia saplings by early Australian settlers to build homes
wattle
What is the mountain range that interrupts Australia’s otherwise level landscape
great dividing range
Thought not a massive mountain range, these mountains line the majority of New Zealand’s South Island
southern alps
What are the two great rivers of Australia
darling and murray
What is the name of the massive coral reef that stretches along the coast of Australia?
great barrier reef
What mountain range separates Antarctica into its two subregions
transantarctic mountains
What is the big issue facing Antarctica
climate change
What religion do the Aborigines believe in
dream time
What European empire had the strongest presence here?
british
What is the difference between East and West Antarctica?
south ice dome plateau
Why does this region have many unique species of animal?
isolation tropical climates lack of predators protected by nations governments
What threatens the animal life in this region
global climate change,introduced species,human environment, interactions
What are the future challenges of this region
global climate change,irregular weather patterns,indigenous people,tourism
