European Exploration Of The Pacific
What did Ferdinand Magellan call the ocean?
The pacific or peaceful
What is the worlds driest inhabitant continent?
Australia
What governments do most pacific islands have?
Democratic Governments
Which of these 2 economies have little natural resources? (Pacific Islands or Australia and New Zealand)
Pacific Island countries
What is one of the Greatest Challenges Facing the region?
Rising sea levels
When did cook reach the southeast coast of Australia?
In 1770
What happens a lot in the woods of Australia?
Wild fires
What democracy does New Zealand and Australia have?
Parliamentary Democracy
What do weak economies make difficult to invest in?
In education
What do scientists believe the cause of rising sea levels are?
The result of climate change
Who was the first European to cross the pacific?
Ferdinand Magellan
What causes wild fires in Australia?
The tempature (hot) in Australia make the woods very dry causing it burn
What does Australia federal structure include?
A national government and individual state governments as in the U.S
What help the hinders regions economy?
Isolation
What is happening now that the earths climate is warming up?
Glaciers and massive sheets of ice are now melting
When did the Europeans begin exploring the pacific ocean?
In the early 1500's
When coral weakens and lightens in color what is it called?
Coral Bleaching
How is the head of government chosen in Australia?
It is chosen by the majority party in the legislature
What do other pacific islands don't enjoy that Australia and New Zealand do?
Economic advantages
How much feet more do scientist believe rising sea levels will be in years
As much as several feet by 2100
Who were the sailor's that became the first Europeans to reach Australia and New Zealand?
The Dutch Sailors
Where in Australia have very little fresh water?
In low-lying atolls and other low sandy islands
What do both country recognize Britian's Monarch as?
The head of state
For many countries what is there main resource?
Their people
The predicted increase in damaging high tides and storm surges may cause, what damage?
Catastrophic Damage