Australia and Oceania
Which country colonized Australia?
Great Britain
Give an example of a "fossil fuel."
Oil, coal, natural gas
Which cultural region was dependent on buffalo for survival?
Great Plains
What is the largest mountain range in the United States?
The Rocky Mountains
Define Diversity.
difference, variety, having many different types
What landform covers most of central Australia?
Desert
_________ absorb CO 2 out of the air.
Describe the shelters of the people of the Southwest.
They were made of clay or adobe. They were often build into the sides of cliffs to stay cool.
Name a body of water that borders the United States.
Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico
Define Climate Change
a change in global or regional climate patterns
Where does most of Australia’s population live?
Along the coast or within 20 miles of the coast.
Why are temperatures on earth getting warmer?
Answer must mention greenhouse gases trapping the sun's heat.
Describe the foods of the indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest.
They relied on fishing (Salmon), some hunted whales.
Which region of the United States experiences the MOST rain?
East
Define Assimilation
The absorption and integration of people, ideas, or culture into a wider society or culture.
Name an island in Oceania.
Many correct answers
Name 2 ways that climate change is impacting the islands of Oceania.
Rising sea levels threaten islands, drinking water, crops, etc.
Increase in severe storms that damage islands and cause very high tides.
Which region had to build longhouses that could withstand cold, snowy winters?
East
Which region of the United States experiences the hottest temperatures?
Southwest
Define Developing Country
A country that is at an early stage of economic development; may lack industrialization and modern education, health care, and necessities.
Why are all of the islands in Oceania grouped into a region? What do they have in common? (List 3 things)
Similar:
Climate, Resources, Location, History of being colonized, Indigenous ethnic groups
Explain ocean acidification.
Must mention: Increase in CO2 from burning fossil fuels... CO2 is absorbed by the plants in the ocean... because there is too much CO2 it is changing the chemistry of the ocean making it more acidic, which harms life in the ocean.
What is “3 Sisters” farming?
This is a method that plants squash, beans, and corn all together because the plants grow well together.
Name one of the Great Lakes.
Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, Lake Ontario
Define Infrastructure
Fundamental facilities and systems serving a country, city, or area, as transportation and communication systems, power plants, and schools