Question 1

High islands are typically more prosperous than low islands because they have richer soils. ​

Accepted Answer

High islands are generally more prosperous than low islands because they are of volcanic origin, which provides richer soils that are better for agriculture, supporting a wider range of plant and animal life and allowing for more diverse and productive farming.

Question 2

Europeans, North Americans, and East Asians capitalized on the natural resources of the Pacific Islands by expanding farms of native island species such as mangoes, sugarcane, coffee, and livestock. ​

Accepted Answer

Mangoes, sugarcane, and coffee are not native to the Pacific Islands; they were introduced by Europeans and others.

Question 3

Island species are well-adapted to their natural environment and face little threat from outside species. ​

Accepted Answer

Island species, due to their isolation, often evolve in the absence of predators and competitors found on continents, making them highly susceptible to threats from invasive species and human activities.

Question 4

With the exception of Australian and New Zealand, Oceania is dominated by tropical climates. ​

Accepted Answer

Most of Oceania, excluding the temperate regions of Australia and New Zealand, features tropical climates, including tropical rainforests, savannas, and marine climates.

Question 5

France is the only colonial power that has not relinquished any of its colonies in the South Pacific. ​

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

With the exception of Australia and New Zealand, most island nations have an even division of urban and rural dwellers. ​

Accepted Answer

Most island nations, except for Australia and New Zealand, have a relatively equal distribution of urban and rural populations.

Question 7

Micronesians and Polynesians are primarily descendants of the Austronesians. ​

Accepted Answer

Micronesians and Polynesians are indeed primarily descendants of the Austronesians, who are believed to have originated from Taiwan and spread out across the Pacific.

Question 8

The three principal regions of the Pacific Islands are Tunisia, Tasmania, and Melanesia. ​

Accepted Answer

The three principal regions of the Pacific Islands are Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia, not Tunisia and Tasmania.

Question 9

At one time, all of Oceania was a colony of either Spain, the United States, Britain, France, Australia, New Zealand, or another powerful foreign country. ​

Accepted Answer

Oceania, a region consisting of numerous islands in the Pacific Ocean, was colonized by various foreign powers, including Spain, the United States, Britain, France, Australia, and New Zealand, at different times in history.

Question 10

In the Oceania region, the lowest population densities are found in the smallest island groups. ​

Accepted Answer

The lowest population densities in Oceania are often found in larger countries with vast uninhabited areas, such as Australia, rather than in the smaller, more densely populated island groups.

Question 11

The Oceania/Pacific region is comprised of thousands of islands. These islands are classified as high and low islands based on their latitude. High islands are near the poles and low islands are near the equator. ​

Accepted Answer

High and low islands are classified based on their geological formation, not their latitude. High islands are typically volcanic and have higher elevations, while low islands are coral atolls or reef islands that are generally flat and close to sea level.

Question 12

Despite being the least populous region, the Oceania/Pacific region covers more of the Earth's surface than any other region. ​

Accepted Answer

The Oceania/Pacific region, while being the least populous, encompasses a vast area of the Earth's surface due to its extensive coverage of the Pacific Ocean, making it larger in area than any other region.

Question 13

With the exception of Australia and New Zealand, the population of the Oceania/Pacific region is predominantly indigenous. ​

Accepted Answer

Most of the islands in the Oceania/Pacific region, excluding Australia and New Zealand, have populations that are primarily composed of the indigenous peoples who have inhabited these islands for thousands of years.

Question 14

Several Pacific countries have used the information technology revolution, sometimes in corrupt ways, to generate revenue. ​

Accepted Answer

Some Pacific countries have indeed leveraged the information technology revolution to generate revenue, and in certain cases, this has involved corrupt practices or the exploitation of legal and regulatory loopholes. This includes activities such as the sale of digital or internet-based services, hosting of data centers, and other IT-related ventures, where oversight may be limited and opportunities for corruption can arise.

Question 15

The highest population densities in Australia are located on the central northern border close to Papua New Guinea. ​

Accepted Answer

The highest population densities in Australia are found along the southeastern coast, particularly in the cities of Sydney and Melbourne, not near the central northern border close to Papua New Guinea.

Question 16

Continental islands are called such because they themselves were once large continents that have broken, sunk, and been transformed through metamorphic processes into new islands. ​

Accepted Answer

Continental islands are called such because they are formed from the continental shelf of a continent, not because they were once large continents themselves. They are typically parts of the continental crust that have become isolated from the main body of the continent by rising sea levels or tectonic activity.

Question 17

The countries of Oceania have some of the highest immigration rates in the world, as people move there for seasonable weather and employment. ​

Accepted Answer

Oceania does not have some of the highest immigration rates in the world; other regions like North America and Europe typically have higher rates due to economic opportunities and established immigrant communities.

Question 18

Papua New Guinea is the world's most linguistically diverse country, with approximately 850 languages spoken present on the island. ​

Accepted Answer

Papua New Guinea indeed holds the title for being the most linguistically diverse country in the world, with around 850 languages spoken among its population, reflecting its complex tribal cultures and communities.

Question 19

The three principal regions of the Pacific Islands are Tunisia, Tasmania, and Melanesia. ​

Accepted Answer

The three principal regions of the Pacific Islands are Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia, not Tunisia and Tasmania.

Question 20

The four most populous countries in Oceania are Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and Fiji. ​

Accepted Answer

Australia and Papua New Guinea are the two largest countries by population in Oceania, followed by New Zealand and Fiji, making these four the most populous in the region.

Quiz 8: Oceania

High islands are typically more prosperous than low islands because they have richer soils. ​

Europeans, North Americans, and East Asians capitalized on the natural resources of the Pacific Islands by expanding farms of native island species such as mangoes, sugarcane, coffee, and livestock. ​

Island species are well-adapted to their natural environment and face little threat from outside species. ​

With the exception of Australian and New Zealand, Oceania is dominated by tropical climates. ​

France is the only colonial power that has not relinquished any of its colonies in the South Pacific. ​

With the exception of Australia and New Zealand, most island nations have an even division of urban and rural dwellers. ​

Micronesians and Polynesians are primarily descendants of the Austronesians. ​

The three principal regions of the Pacific Islands are Tunisia, Tasmania, and Melanesia. ​

At one time, all of Oceania was a colony of either Spain, the United States, Britain, France, Australia, New Zealand, or another powerful foreign country. ​

In the Oceania region, the lowest population densities are found in the smallest island groups. ​

The Oceania/Pacific region is comprised of thousands of islands. These islands are classified as high and low islands based on their latitude. High islands are near the poles and low islands are near the equator. ​

Despite being the least populous region, the Oceania/Pacific region covers more of the Earth's surface than any other region. ​

With the exception of Australia and New Zealand, the population of the Oceania/Pacific region is predominantly indigenous. ​

Several Pacific countries have used the information technology revolution, sometimes in corrupt ways, to generate revenue. ​

The highest population densities in Australia are located on the central northern border close to Papua New Guinea. ​

Continental islands are called such because they themselves were once large continents that have broken, sunk, and been transformed through metamorphic processes into new islands. ​

The countries of Oceania have some of the highest immigration rates in the world, as people move there for seasonable weather and employment. ​

Papua New Guinea is the world's most linguistically diverse country, with approximately 850 languages spoken present on the island. ​

The three principal regions of the Pacific Islands are Tunisia, Tasmania, and Melanesia. ​

The four most populous countries in Oceania are Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and Fiji. ​

High islands are typically more prosperous than low islands because they have richer soils.

Europeans, North Americans, and East Asians capitalized on the natural resources of the Pacific Islands by expanding farms of native island species such as mangoes, sugarcane, coffee, and livestock.

Island species are well-adapted to their natural environment and face little threat from outside species.

With the exception of Australian and New Zealand, Oceania is dominated by tropical climates.

France is the only colonial power that has not relinquished any of its colonies in the South Pacific.

With the exception of Australia and New Zealand, most island nations have an even division of urban and rural dwellers.

Micronesians and Polynesians are primarily descendants of the Austronesians.

The three principal regions of the Pacific Islands are Tunisia, Tasmania, and Melanesia.

At one time, all of Oceania was a colony of either Spain, the United States, Britain, France, Australia, New Zealand, or another powerful foreign country.

In the Oceania region, the lowest population densities are found in the smallest island groups.

The Oceania/Pacific region is comprised of thousands of islands. These islands are classified as high and low islands based on their latitude. High islands are near the poles and low islands are near the equator.

Despite being the least populous region, the Oceania/Pacific region covers more of the Earth's surface than any other region.

With the exception of Australia and New Zealand, the population of the Oceania/Pacific region is predominantly indigenous.

Several Pacific countries have used the information technology revolution, sometimes in corrupt ways, to generate revenue.

The highest population densities in Australia are located on the central northern border close to Papua New Guinea.

Continental islands are called such because they themselves were once large continents that have broken, sunk, and been transformed through metamorphic processes into new islands.

The countries of Oceania have some of the highest immigration rates in the world, as people move there for seasonable weather and employment.

Papua New Guinea is the world's most linguistically diverse country, with approximately 850 languages spoken present on the island.

The three principal regions of the Pacific Islands are Tunisia, Tasmania, and Melanesia.

The four most populous countries in Oceania are Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and Fiji.