Question 1
A)
During the late 18th and mid-19th centuries, Europeans and North Americans were attracted
to nearby coastal waters due to potential economic gains from
(1 point)
catching trout and cod fish.
catching seals and whales.
shipbuilding.
finding riches on unexplored islands.
Question 2
A)
Islanders living in Beqa, Fiji, live primarily
(1 point)
by hunting and eating meat.
by fishing and cultivating tara.
by gathering nuts for export.
by eating plants.
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Question 1: B) catching seals and whales.
Question 2: B) by fishing and cultivating tara.
Question 3
A)
This geographic feature is the primary reason for a budding economy on Cook Island.
(1 point)
beautiful beaches and pleasant climates
beautiful volcanoes
tropical plants
unique population of fish
Question 4
A)
The discovery of _____________ caused the creation of new Australian towns.
(1 point)
jewels and diamonds
bronze pottery
gold and mineral deposits
fur
3 4
Question 3: A) beautiful beaches and pleasant climates.
Question 4: C) gold and mineral deposits.
Question 5
A)
Which natural resource is not a common and highly important food source cthroughout the
Pacific Islands?
(1 point)
bananas
cattle
pork
taro root
Question 6
A)
Which geographic feature of Cook Island benefits the growth of crops?
(1 point)
fertile, volcanic soil
dry climate
proximity to the ocean
infrequent sunlight supports the growth of shade plants.
Question 7
A)
Which of the following is the basis of the traditional Aborigine economy?
(1 point)
farming
industry
mining
hunting and gathering
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Question 5: B) cattle.
Question 6: A) fertile, volcanic soil.
Question 7: D) hunting and gathering.