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Which physical process is most responsible for the formation of islands in the Pacific Ocean?

Tectonic activity

How does the Australian outback influence the pattern of human settlements in the
region?

The outback is lightly populated with few towns.

Which factor best explains the difference in skin cancer rates of Australians?

Australia has occasionally been subject to ozone holes in the atmosphere.

Which cultural element was introduced in Australia and New Zealand by British colonists?

English language

The physical geography of Oceania has most likely caused societies in the region to —

become isolated on various islands

Which geographic factor in Oceania contributes to the formation of extremely powerful storms?

Few large landmasses

One way that people living in Oceania have adapted to the environment includes —

relying on fishing

How has the location of Australia influenced its environment?

Australia's distance and isolation have contributed to the development of unique
animals and plants.

The benefits and impacts of mineral resource extraction and processing in Australia are changing. As Australia's largest export industry, mineral resource extraction brings financial benefits to the nation and whilst our vast endowment of minerals will not be exhausted soon, extraction and production are becoming more challenging. Declining ore grades are indicative of a shift from "easier and cheaper" to more "complex and expensive" processing - in social and environmental terms as well as economic. Declining
resource quality has also led to declining productivity and the energy intensity of
processing has subsequently risen by 50% over the last decade.
—"Peak Minerals in Australia," Institute for Sustainable Futures, 2010

The industry discussed in the excerpt above likely modifies the physical environment of
Australia by —

mining on and below the Earth's surface

Where are most Australian urban centers located?

Along the coast

Which physical process contributes to the reduction in the size of islands in the Pacific
Ocean over time?

Erosion

Which kind of infrastructure is visible in the photo?

Airport

Which geographic formation is illustrated in the map?

Great Barrier Reef

Which kind of geographic formation is pictured in the photo?

Atoll

Which conclusion about the nation of Niue is best supported by evidence in the
photograph?

It has a small population.

In the Southern Hemisphere,
Is a continent and a nation, Neighboring countries include Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, Bordered by oceans on all sides

Australia

Which adaptation to the environment have the governments of Australia and New Zealand encouraged people to make to reduce skin cancer rates?

Use sunscreen and hats

How has proximity to beaches influenced the lifestyles of people living in Australia and Oceania?

A culture of outdoorsmanship has developed.

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  • Which kind of geographic formation is pictured in the photo?

What physical process is most responsible for the formation of islands in the Pacific ocean?

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Which physical process contributes to the reduction in the size of islands in the Pacific ocean over time?

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What physical processes created many of the islands in Oceania?

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Why are there so many islands in the Pacific governed by the United States?

Why are so many islands in the Pacific governed by the United States? because of world war 2 presence of America for its strategic location. Name three major environmental concerns of these islands.