Aborigines Under British Rule
What policy removed Aboriginal children from their families?
The Stolen Generations
What are the three major Pacific culture regions?
Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia
What imaginary line divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
The Equator
What is a natural resource?
Something found in nature that people use
What climate is very hot and receives little rainfall?
Desert climate
What did the British claim Australia was when they arrived, meaning “land belonging to no one”?
Terra Nullius
What type of island is formed by volcanoes?
High island
Why are latitude and longitude important?
They help locate exact places on Earth
Give one example of a nonrenewable resource.
Coal, oil, or natural gas
What climate zone is found near the Equator?
Tropical climate
Name one way British settlement negatively affected Aboriginal people.
Loss of land, disease, violence, or loss of culture/language
Why do many Pacific islands depend on tourism?
Limited natural resources and economic opportunities
What is an atlas?
A collection of maps
What resource can be replaced naturally over time?
Renewable resource
What climate has cold winters and warm summers?
Temperate climate
What is the name of the Indigenous people of Australia?
Aborigines
What is the largest ocean in the world?
The Pacific Ocean
What do we call the symbols on a map that explain what things mean?
The map key or legend
Why might a country with many natural resources still struggle economically?
Poor management, lack of technology, conflict, or unequal distribution of wealth
Which climate is found near the poles?
Polar climate
Why is it important to learn about Indigenous cultures today?
To preserve history, respect cultures, and understand past injustices
What type of island is usually small, flat, and made from coral?
Low island (coral island)
Why would a geographer use both a political map and a physical map when studying a region?
A political map shows borders and cities, while a physical map shows landforms and natural features
What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors in an ecosystem?
Biotic factors are living things, while abiotic factors are nonliving parts of the environment like water, sunlight, and rocks
How do mountains affect climate?
Higher elevations are colder