Exploring Oceania
A Grade 7 social studies worksheet covering the geography, cultures, and unique characteristics of Oceania, including multiple choice, fill-in-the-blanks, and short answer questions.
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Exploring Oceania
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge about the geography, cultures, and unique features of Oceania.
1. Which of the following is NOT considered a major region of Oceania?
Melanesia
Micronesia
Southeast Asia
Polynesia
2. The Great Barrier Reef, a massive coral reef system, is located off the coast of which Oceania country?
New Zealand
Fiji
Australia
Papua New Guinea
3. Many islands in Oceania are formed from volcanic activity, while others are low-lying coral formations called .
4. The indigenous people of New Zealand are known as the .
5. Describe one major environmental challenge facing the islands of Oceania and explain its potential impact.
6. Refer to the map of Oceania below. Identify two countries or island groups and describe their relative location.
7. Australia is the largest island in Oceania.
True
False
8. The majority of Oceania's population lives on high islands.
True
False