Prime Meridian

Australia, and The Pacific Islands: Political Map

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Australia: City 1

Australia: City 2

Australia: Summary

Which of the following bodies of water borders on Australia? a. Mediterranean Sea b. Black Sea c. Coral Sea d. Aegean Sea

2. The Great Barrier Reef_____________. a 2. The Great Barrier Reef_____________. a. Lies northeast of the continent of Australia b. Lies in the Coral Sea c. Is the largest reef system in the world d. All of the above

3. The Hawaiian Islands are geographically part of ________________. a 3. The Hawaiian Islands are geographically part of ________________. a. Polynesia b. Melanesia c. Micronesia d. Australia

4. Which of the following islands is considered geographically to be part of the Australian continent? a. Tonga b. New Caledonia c. Wake Island d. Tasmania

5. The continent of Australia is mostly ______ a. mountainous. b. flat 5. The continent of Australia is mostly ______ a. mountainous. b. flat. c. desert. d. forested .

Australia Smallest continent on earth Great Dividing Range Few Rivers Outback Great Barrier Reef 1,250 mile chain of more than 2,500 reefs and islands 400 species of coral Tasmania

Australia & New Zealand: Physical – Political Geography (Answer) Physical Features Lists A. Great Victoria Desert B. Lake Eyre C. Cape York Peninsula D. Tasmania E. Great Australian Bight F. Great Dividing Range G. Great Barrier Reef H. South Island I. North Island J. Coral Sea

Australia: Climate Regions

Australia: The Five Types of Climate Tropical Climate - It is hot all year around with a wet season from November to April and a dry season for the rest of the year. Subtropical Climate - This climate still has a wet and a dry season but the temperature vary (cooler to warmer) throughout the year. Desert Climate - Dry and HOT during summer, warm days during winter with freezing cold nights Grassland Climate - Very hot during summer but rather cold during winter with more rainfall then in the desert climate Temperate Climate - Big changes in temperature with consistent rainfall throughout the year.

AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND Arid: Little rain or none Semiarid Humid Subtropical Maritime Mediterranean: mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers NEW ZEALAND Maritime: generally cool summers and mild winters

Moderate Climate Regions Australia New Zealand Characterized by bands of varied moderate climate zones such as humid subtropical and Marine West Coast

Hot and Cold Deserts Australia (hot) 1/3 of Australia is desert Antarctica (cold) Characterized by less than 10” of rainfall a year

NEW ZEALAND GEOGRAPHY New Zealand in 2 Major Islands (North and South). New Zealand’s landforms have been shaped by volcanoes. Capital: Wellington Largest City: Auckland Official Languages: English, Māori, NZ Sign Language New Zealand is cooler than Australia. Mild Climate and plenty of rainfall.

New Zealand

The Pacific Islands: Physical Geography (Graph) Region Polynesia Micronesia Melanesia Physical Features Climate Natural Resources Economic Activity Natural Disasters

Critical Writing Suppose you live in Christchurch, New Zealand. One day suddenly there’s a violent shaking of the earth / Earthquake. What will you do? How will protect yourself from hurting? What will you do during the earthquake and after the earthquake? Pairwork – Write 3 Paragraphs essay. NO FAIRYTALES

The Pacific Islands: Climate Zones

Environmental Problems