Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands and Antarctica | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

What are most of the low islands of Micronesia made up of?

coral

About how long ago was New Zealand first settled by the Maori people?

about 900 years

Where do most people live in Australia?

Along the east coast

Name two physical features of the North Island of New Zealand.

Volcanoes, geysers, hot springs, mud pots, mountains, beaches, coast line

What is one way global warming has affected Australia?

parts of the Great Barrier Reef are dying off

How does Australia rank in size when compared with the other continents?

7th- last

About how long ago did the first inhabitants of Australia, the Aborigines settle there?

40,000- 60,000 years ago

Name three popular sports in Australia?

swimming, surfing, water polo, cricket, rugby and Australian rules football

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

What kind of colony did the British first create in Australia?

Prison colony

Which European country colonized both Australia and New Zealand?

British

Which type of Pacific Islands typically have good agricultural lands?

high islands

How did Polynesians discover Hawaii?

They followed the yearly migration of the Golden Pacific Plover for centuries until they lead them to Hawaii.

Which region of the Pacific Island mean "many islands"?

Polynesia

What human use is allowed in Antarctica today according to a 1959 treaty?

scientific research and tourism

What is an "ice shelf"?

The ice that slowly moves off the land in Antarctica and creates a ledge over the water.

How thick can the ice in Antarctica get?

1-3 miles

What country was Roald Amundsen from? He was the first person to reach the South Pole?

Norway

What causes the ice in Antarctica to turn different colors?

snow alge