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What causes the ice in Antarctica to turn different colors?
snow alge
What country was Roald Amundsen from? He was the first person to reach the South Pole?
Norway
How thick can the ice in Antarctica get?
1-3 miles
What is an "ice shelf"?
The ice that slowly moves off the land in Antarctica and creates a ledge over the water.
What human use is allowed in Antarctica today according to a 1959 treaty?
scientific research and tourism
Which region of the Pacific Island mean "many islands"?
Polynesia
How did Polynesians discover Hawaii?
They followed the yearly migration of the Golden Pacific Plover for centuries until they lead them to Hawaii.
Which type of Pacific Islands typically have good agricultural lands?
high islands
Which European country colonized both Australia and New Zealand?
British
What kind of colony did the British first create in Australia?
Prison colony
Who is the "head of state" in both Australia and New Zealand today. This is just the ceremonial position with no real power.
The British Monarch- the Queen
Name three popular sports in Australia?
swimming, surfing, water polo, cricket, rugby and Australian rules football
About how long ago did the first inhabitants of Australia, the Aborigines settle there?
40,000- 60,000 years ago
How does Australia rank in size when compared with the other continents?
7th- last
What is one way global warming has affected Australia?
parts of the Great Barrier Reef are dying off
Name two physical features of the North Island of New Zealand.
Volcanoes, geysers, hot springs, mud pots, mountains, beaches, coast line
