Australia
Geography and War
Southeast Asia 1
Southeast Asia 2
New Zealand and stuff
100
The mountainous region on the east coast area of Australia
Great Dividing Range
100
A group of islands is called an--
Archipelago
100
Fertile soil and abundant (lots) water goes with what level of economic activity?
Agriculture, Manufacturing, or Services
Agriculture
100
This is the longest river in SE Asia. It is home to hundreds of dams built by several countries to help create hydroelectricity, but has caused several problems like loss of animal habitats, species of fish, and lack of water for human consumption.
Mekong River
100
Countries, like New Zealand, who trade products with other countries rely on the economic principle of--
global interdependence
200
The major ecotourism location located off the northeast coast of Australia
Great Barrier Reef
200
Many island countries rely on the ocean for what resource?
Fish
200
This type of vacation is focused on preserving (saving) the environment.
Ecotoursim
200
This is a series of large waves created by an underwater earthquake that can cause massive destruction
Tsunami
200
This continent is in the polar climate zone and is freezing ALL year. The only people who "live" there are scientists from many countries who are studying the region and the impact of climate.
Antarctica
300
Once known as Ayers Rock, this geographic formation has cultural significance to the Aboriginal people
Uluru
300
True or false: The building of the dams along the Mekong River did not impact fishermen in the region.
False
300
Philippines, Myanmar, Singapore, Vietnam, and Indonesia are located in what region?
Southeast Asia
300
True or False: The Mekong River Commission was created to help preserve the river and its water usage
True
300
The image below of a Maori woman best represents which part of CHEGG?
Culture
400
Who did Great Britain send to Australia to settle the continent?
Prisoners and convicts
400
Pacific, Indian, and Southern are all--
Oceans
400
The area of the Pacific Ocean that is known for volcanoes and earthquakes is known as--
The Ring of Fire
400
True or false? Geographic events like earthquakes, hurricanes, and tsunami can cause death, destruction, and countries to spend money to rebuild
True
400
Southeast Asia is made up of many countries with many languages, religions and traditions. This shows that the region is very ______________ (starts with the letter D)
Diverse
500
The geographic feature in Australia that pushes people to live more to the east or coastal areas is the region known as--
The Outback
500
Both the Vietnam War and the Korean War were related to stopping the spread of--
Communism
500
What do the following regions have in common?
Africa, United States, Southeast Asia, Australia
They were all colonized by European countries for their resources and land.
500
Farming and ranching are a part of what economic activity?
Agriculture
500
In Houston, we wear shorts almost year round and run our air conditioner daily to cool off. This is an example of--
Human environment interaction (how we adapt to the environment)