Question 1

Antarctica is a frontier for __________ that is not under the jurisdiction of any one government.

Accepted Answer

B

Question 2

There have been changes in the national boundaries to protect offshore fishing rights around each sovereign entity of the Pacific Islands.

Accepted Answer

Some Pacific Island nations have extended their exclusive economic zones to protect their offshore fishing rights, leading to changes in national boundaries.

Question 3

Hawaii has a tropical type A climate,but snow can be found on the tops of its highest mountains during the winter months.

Accepted Answer

Hawaii's highest mountains, Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, often receive snowfall during the winter months due to their high elevation.

Question 4

Polar stratospheric clouds,which sometimes develop over Antarctica during the extremely cold winter months,severely reduce __________.

Accepted Answer

Polar stratospheric clouds can lead to the formation of ozone holes due to chemical reactions that occur on the surface of the cloud particles. This can severely reduce ozone levels in the stratosphere.

Question 5

Below the giant ice sheet are dozens of __________.

Accepted Answer

Subglacial lakes have been discovered beneath the Antarctic ice sheet, including Lake Vostok, which is one of the largest subglacial lakes.

Question 6

The non-ice portion of Antarctica protrudes above the ice sheet and only covers a combined physical area equivalent to about the area of __________.

Accepted Answer

The non-ice portion of Antarctica covers an area equivalent to about the size of Croatia.

Question 7

The __________ is actually an extension of the Andes Mountains of South America and is home to active volcanoes.

Accepted Answer

The Antarctic Peninsula is an extension of the Andes Mountains of South America and is home to active volcanoes. The other options (A, C, D, and E) are either not related to the Andes Mountains or do not have active volcanoes.

Question 8

In the past few decades,__________ was discovered in Papua New Guinea and makes up its largest export item.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the past few decades,__________ was discovered...

Question 9

The hundreds of islands of the South Pacific are surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and make up the largest geographic area in the world.

Accepted Answer

This is true. The South Pacific Islands are surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and cover a vast geographical area.

Question 10

The Maori living in New Zealand are originally from __________.

Accepted Answer

The Maori people are indigenous to New Zealand and originate from Polynesia, specifically from islands such as Tahiti and Cook Islands.

Question 11

__________ is the only country with land in all four hemispheres: north and south of the equator and on both sides of the 180° meridian.

Accepted Answer

Kiribati is the only country with land in all four hemispheres. It has islands spread across both the western and eastern hemispheres, and extends from the northern to the southern hemisphere, crossing the equator.

Question 12

The largest island in Micronesia is __________

Accepted Answer

Guam is the largest island in Micronesia, covering an area of 541.3 square kilometers. It is a territory of the United States.

Question 13

__________ is the largest island and home to more than seven hundred languages.

Accepted Answer

New Guinea is the largest island in the Pacific Ocean and is home to over 700 languages spoken by various indigenous groups residing on the island.

Question 14

In 2017,__________ had a population of about eleven thousand people.These statistics make it one of the four smallest countries in the world.

Accepted Answer

According to the United Nations, Tuvalu had a population of approximately 11,192 in 2017, which makes it one of the four smallest countries in the world. Tonga had a population of approximately 108,020, French Polynesia had a population of approximately 283,007, and Samoa had a population of approximately 196,129. Therefore, the best choice is C) Tuvalu.

Question 15

The Pacific Islands can be divided into three main groups based on __________.

Accepted Answer

The Pacific Islands are commonly categorized based on a combination of factors including physical geography (such as landforms and climate), the characteristics of local inhabitants (including culture and language), and their geographic location (Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia).

Question 16

Few environmental effects could impact Antarctica as much as the phenomenon of __________.

Accepted Answer

Changing temperatures have a significant impact on Antarctica, affecting ice melt, ecosystems, and global sea levels.

Question 17

It is estimated that sea levels would rise as much as __________feet if the polar ice caps were to completely melt.

Accepted Answer

The answer of It is estimated that sea levels would...

Question 18

Of the main island groups of Melanesia all are independent countries except __________,which is under the French government.

Accepted Answer

New Caledonia is the only main island group of Melanesia that is not an independent country and is instead under the control of the French government. Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands, Fiji, and Papua New Guinea are all independent countries.

Question 19

The Antarctic ice sheet holds about _____ percent of the Earth's fresh water.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Antarctic ice sheet holds about _____...

Question 20

__________ is the only monarchy in the Pacific.

Accepted Answer

Tonga is the only monarchy in the Pacific. Tuvalu, Kiribati, and Samoa are republics, and Tahiti is a territory of France.

Quiz 13: The Pacific and Antarctica