Native/Vocab
Who were/are the native people of New Zealand?
Maori
Ring-shaped island formed from coral reefs
Atoll
Many people in Australia live near the _____________ because freshwater and trade are available there.
Coast
Which physical feature most often determines where cities form in Australia and Oceania?
Coastal plains and river valleys
The ceremonial dance of the Maori is called the _____________.
Haka
Who were/are the native people of Australia?
Aborigines
People who are the original inhabitants of a place
Indigenous
The large dry area in the middle of Australia is called the _____________.
Outback
Indigenous influences in the region are visible today in:
Art, music, and place names
What is the favorite sport in Australia/New Zealand?
Rugby
Fiji used to be nicknamed the ______________ Islands.
Cannibal
Islands made of sand deposited by ocean currents
Barrier islands
Indigenous art often shows stories about the land and uses symbols from the natural _____________.
Environment
A major reason people migrated to Australia and New Zealand was to:
Find new economic opportunities and land
To other countries, what is the most well known rugby team from Australia/New Zealand?
New Zealand All Blacks
The people who live in a place FIRST, are called the _____________ people.
Indigenous
Underwater edge of a continent that slopes into the ocean
Continental shelf
Migration to Australia and New Zealand brought new languages and _____________
Cultures
An example of adapting to the environment for economic development is:
Using irrigation to grow crops in dry areas
What is the second most popular sport in australia/new zealand?
Cricket or Basketball
The nickname for people from New Zealand are called ____________.
Kiwis
Describes people from an indigenous group anywhere in the world
Aboriginal
Coastal islands rely on _____________ and tourism for much of their income.
Fishing
Which statement best explains how physical geography affects population patterns?
Population concentrates where there is access to water, transport, and fertile land.
What do you call a home run in cricket?
Six or Sixer