Oceania Geography and Environmental Changes
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What is the approximate amount of land in square miles that Oceania collectively has?

  • Over 1 million
  • Over 3 million (correct)
  • Over 2 million
  • Over 4 million

How much have global sea levels risen in the last century?

  • 15 centimeters (correct)
  • 20 centimeters
  • 25 centimeters
  • 10 centimeters

What percentage of Australia's population resides in coastal regions?

  • 85% (correct)
  • 80%
  • 75%
  • 90%

What is happening to the wetlands due to rising sea levels?

<p>They are becoming flooded with sea water (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is causing the massive loss of diversity in marine life?

<p>Warming water (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is happening to the land in coastal regions?

<p>It is being eroded (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main factor driving the geographical changes affecting Oceania?

<p>Human action (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of food and industry for many inhabitants of Oceania?

<p>Fish (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of the degradation of the Great Barrier Reef?

<p>Fertilizer runoff and increased water temperatures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many species of fish are found in the Great Barrier Reef?

<p>1,625 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of Australia's natural vegetative cover has been cleared?

<p>13% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of vegetation clearing in Australia?

<p>Increased greenhouse gas emissions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of habitat is created when vegetation is cleared?

<p>Edge habitat (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of soil salinity in Australia?

<p>Farming becomes difficult (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following invasive species is mentioned in the text as inhabiting cleared vegetation?

<p>Coral trees (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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