Chapter 32, Section 1
1. How do mountains, plateaus, and lowlands differ in Australia and New Zealand?
Mountains, plateaus, and lowlands differ in Australia and New Zealand. Australian mountains are much lower in elevation compared to New Zealand (1,219m to 3,754m). The Plateus of the two islands differ because Australia's Western Plateua covers 2/3 of the island. New Zealand's central plateau is constructed from volcanic stone. This plateau is also home to several hot springs and active volcanoes. The lowlands can be differentiated by their climates, soil fertilityand geographical regions such as grassland/desert or that Australia's has a hidden basin beneath it!
2. How have volcanoes and continental shelves formed the islands of Oceania?
Volcanoes have formed the islands of Oceania by shaping them with the building up of coral reefs. Continental shelves have formed the islands of Oceania by the rising/ folding movements, which created the larger islands.
Creative Writing: Of the two largest islands of New Zealand—North Island and South Island—which would be the best to visit on vacation? Provide examples to support your position.
I believe that the North Island would be the best choice to visit on a vacation. I think that because it has rolling hillsides, sandy beaches, forests, and rich soils. It would also be better because you could visit the hot springs or the volcanoes for a hike!
Chapter 32, Section 2
1. What geographic extremes create the differences in climates and vegetation of Australia, Oceania, and New Zealand?
The Geographic extremes that create the differences in climates and vegatation of Australia, Oceania and New Zealand consist of: the amount of rainfall in the tropical climates, deserts in the interior, and midlatitude temperatures in the grasslands, scrub, and mixed forests along the eastern, southern, and southwestern coastlines.
2. Why does most of Oceania have a tropical rain forest climate?
Most of Oceania has a tropical rain forest climate because it lies between the equator and the tropic of capricorn.
Creative Writing: Pretend you are a travel writer who has been assigned to write a tourist brochure for a destination in Australia, Oceania, or New Zealand. Drawing on your knowledge of the climates and vegetation in the region, write at least one paragraph that vividly describes at least one destination in the region to potential tourists.
Australia is home to the Great Barrier Reef. The Great Barrier Reef is located on Australia's northeastern coast. It is the world's larges coral reef. The reef is home to a multitude of fish and other spectacular marine life. This is something you would have to see for yourself...not just in a magazine! Come join us on a tour through the underwater see caves and the great reefs that will open your eyes up to the unknown waters!
