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  1. Splash Screen

  2. Chapter Introduction Section 1:Physical Features Section 2:Climate Region Summary Chapter Menu

  3. Human-Environment Interaction The region of Australia, Oceania, and Antarctica has great variety in landforms and climate. It includes high mountains, low plains, and tropical islands, as well as hot and cold deserts. How might the remoteness of a region make it different from other places? Chapter Intro 1

  4. Section 1: Physical Features Physical processes shape Earth’s surface. This region contains an amazing variety of landforms. Australia has mountains as well as vast plains. Most of Oceania’s islands were formed from volcanic activity or from coral, the skeletons of hundreds of millions of small sea creatures. Some islands were formed by the rising and folding of rock on the ocean floor. Antarctica’s mountains are surrounded by glaciers that are many feet thick. Chapter Intro 2

  5. Section 2: Climate Regions Places reflect the relationship between humans and the physical environment. The region’s climates vary from tropical to polar. These different climate regions influence patterns of settlement and ways of life. Chapter Intro 2

  6. Chapter Intro-End

  7. Physical processes shape Earth’s surface. Section 1-Main Idea

  8. Content Vocabulary outback coral reef geyser high island low island atoll continental island ice shelf iceberg marsupial Academic Vocabulary adjacent accurate Section 1-Key Terms

  9. A B Do you think Antarctica should be mined for its mineral wealth? A. Yes B. No Section 1-Polling Question

  10. At Hot Water Beach on the North Island of New Zealand, visitors can create their own hot water spas. Underground springs are heated by regional volcanoes and are pushed toward the surface, where just a little digging will result in a nice pool of 147°F (64°C) mineral water in which to soak your cares away. Section 1

  11. Landforms of the Region Plate tectonics, erosion, and biological processes have shaped this region’s landforms. Section 1

  12. Landforms of the Region (cont.) Australia, Oceania, and Antarctica lie almost entirely in the Southern Hemisphere and reach from north of the Equator to the South Pole. Section 1

  13. Landforms of the Region (cont.) Australia, a continent as well as the sixth-largest country in the world, is mostly flat and has low relief, or few differences in the elevations of adjacent areas. Good farmland is found on the narrow plains in the south and southeast, near the Murray and the Darling Rivers. Section 1

  14. Landforms of the Region (cont.) The Great Dividing Range is called a mountain chain, but it is more accurately an escarpment. It stretches along Australia’s eastern coast from the Cape York Peninsula to the Australian island of Tasmania. Section 1

  15. Landforms of the Region (cont.) Australia’s outbackis a vast, flat, and dry area of plains and plateaus with isolated, heavily eroded masses of rock that stand above the lowland. Off Australia’s northeastern coast lies the Great Barrier Reef. It is the world’s largest coral reef, a structure formed by the skeletons of small sea animals. Section 1

  16. Landforms of the Region (cont.) New Zealand includes two main islands—North Island and South Island—as well as many smaller islands. The Cook Strait separates the two main islands. Section 1

  17. Landforms of the Region (cont.) New Zealand lies along a fault line where two tectonic plates meet, so the large central plateau of North Island has active volcanoes as well as geysers,or hot springs that shoot water into the air. Section 1

  18. Landforms of the Region (cont.) Oceania is a grouping of thousands of islands in the Pacific Ocean. These islands consist of three types: high, low, and continental. Section 1

  19. Landforms of the Region (cont.) High islands, such as Tahiti and the Fiji Islands, were formed by volcanic activity and have bodies of freshwater, fertile soil, and mountain ranges split by valleys that fan out into coastal plains. Section 1

  20. Landforms of the Region (cont.) Low islands, such as the Marshall Islands, were formed by coral, and are atolls, or low-lying, ring-shaped islands that surround shallow pools of water. Low islands have little soil. Section 1

  21. Landforms of the Region (cont.) Continental islands, such as New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, were formed by tectonic activity. Inland from the coast, these islands hold rugged mountains, plateaus, and valleys. Section 1

  22. Landforms of the Region (cont.) Antarctica lies at Earth’s southern polar region. The South Pole, the Earth’s southernmost point, and the Transantarctic Mountains are here. Section 1

  23. Landforms of the Region (cont.) An ice cap, sometimes 2 miles (3 km) thick, covers most of Antarctica’s highlands and plains. At the coast is an ice shelf, where the ice cap spreads past land into the ocean. Free-floating icebergsare formed when huge chunks break away from the ice shelves. Section 1

  24. A B C What kind of islands are formed by coral? A.High islands B.Low islands C.Continental islands Section 1

  25. Natural Resources Australia, New Zealand, and Antarctica have many resources, but the islands of Oceania have relatively few. Section 1

  26. Natural Resources (cont.) Australia mines bauxite, copper, nickel, and gold. New Zealand has some deposits of gold, coal, and natural gas. Its rivers and dams supply hydroelectric power, and its hot springs provide geothermal energy. Section 1

  27. Natural Resources (cont.) Oceania’s larger islands have deposits of oil, gold, nickel, and copper. Antarctica has coal and iron ore. Section 1

  28. Natural Resources (cont.) Because the region is mostly isolated islands, some native plants and animals are found nowhere else in the world. Two are Australia’s kangaroos and Koalas. Both are marsupials, or mammals that carry their young in a pouch. New Zealand has the kiwi, a flightless bird. Section 1

  29. A B C D Why have many nations agreed not to mine the mineral wealth in Antarctica? A.To protect the environment B.Because it is too costly C.Because it is too difficult D.All of the above Section 1

  30. Section 1-End

  31. Places reflect the relationship between humans and the physical environment. Section 2-Main Idea

  32. Content Vocabulary eucalyptus pasture breadfruit lichen Academic Vocabulary distort duration sufficient Section 2-Key Terms

  33. A B C D Based on climate, which of the following locations would you most like to live? A. New Zealand B. An island in Oceania C.Australia’s outback D. Antarctica Section 2-Polling Question

  34. Blizzards in Antarctica are different from the type of fierce, blowing snowfalls that occur in other parts of the world. In Antarctica, blizzards are caused by heavy winds swirling up snow that is actually already on the ground. Section 2

  35. Climate of Australia Australia has several climate regions, but much of the country is dry. Section 2

  36. Climate of Australia (cont.) About one-third of Australia’s vast interior is desert, and another third is partly dry steppe. Only the northern, eastern, and southwestern coastal areas receive plentiful rainfall. Section 2

  37. Climate of Australia (cont.) The northern third of Australia lies in the Tropics and is warm or hot year-round. The rest of the country lies south of the Tropics and has warm summers and cool winters. Section 2

  38. Climate of Australia (cont.) Deserts cover vast stretches of the outback. The deserts of south central Australia receive no more than 8 inches (20 cm) of rain per year. Rainfall in any year can fall well short of the average, and rain may not fall for long periods of time. Section 2

  39. Climate of Australia (cont.) A zone of milder steppe climate encircles Australia’s desert region. When rains do reach desert and steppe areas, they often come in heavy bursts and can cause flash floods, but high temperatures cause any amount of rain that falls to evaporate quickly. Section 2

  40. Climate of Australia (cont.) Eucalyptustrees are native to Australia and nearby islands. Their thick, leathery leaves prevent loss of moisture and can survive rushing floodwaters. Other plants have long roots that extend deep into the earth to find groundwater for the duration of the long dry season. Section 2

  41. Climate of Australia (cont.) Australia’s far north has a tropical savanna climate. Summer months are hot and humid, but winter months, while hot, have less humidity. Section 2

  42. Climate of Australia (cont.) A narrow stretch of Australia’s northeastern coast is warm year-round with a humid subtropical climate. Part of the southeastern coast has a marine west coast climate where summers are warm and winters are cool with plentiful rainfall. Most of Australia’s people live in this area. Section 2

  43. Climate of Australia (cont.) The southern and western parts of Australia have a Mediterranean climate of warm summers and mild winters. In these areas, rainfall is sufficient for raising crops, and temperatures are pleasant. Australia, Oceania, and Antarctica: Climate Zones Section 2

  44. A B C D What climate zone is NOT found in Australia’s vast interior? A.Desert B.Steppe C.Tropical D.None of the above Section 2

  45. Climate of Oceania New Zealand has a mild climate, while the smaller islands of Oceania are mainly tropical. Section 2

  46. Climate of Oceania (cont.) Much of New Zealand has a marine west coast climate. Ocean winds here warm the land in winter and cool it in summer. Rainfall is generally plentiful, ranging from 25 to 60 inches (64 to 152 cm) during the year. Section 2

  47. Climate of Oceania (cont.) In New Zealand, the mild temperatures and plentiful rain promote the year-round growth of pasture, the grasses and other plants that are feed for grazing livestock—a source of income for many New Zealanders. Section 2

  48. Climate of Oceania (cont.) Almost all of Oceania’s smaller islands lie in the Tropics, where temperatures average 80°F (27°C) throughout the year. In some areas of Oceania, heavy rains come in the spring and summer, while in other areas, heavy rainfall comes in the summer and fall. Strong typhoons can occur in this area. Section 2

  49. Climate of Oceania (cont.) Oceania’s high islands have lower temperatures in mountainous areas, and the low islands are drier and warmer. High islands have a variety of plant life and support farming. Low islands support only a few kinds of plants, such as coconut palms and breadfruit trees. Breadfruit is a starchy pod that can be cooked in several ways and is a food staple in Oceania. Section 2

  50. A B C D Rainfall in Oceania is affected by an island’s ____. A.Latitude B.Longitude C.Elevation D.Temperatures Section 2

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