1. Australia, New Zealand, Oceania, & Antarctica

2. Australia
Only continent that is also a country

3. Great Barrier Reef
One of the world’s natural wonders, located on Australia’s Northeastern coast
Made of coral, which is the limestone skeletons of sea animals
World’s largest coral reef

4. Creatures of the Great Barrier Reef
Great White Shark
Man of War Jellyfish

5. Outback
Very dry and ARID
Area where few people live

6. Climate * Many different climates! *Majority is desert

7. Native People The Aborigines
Migrated from Asia at least 40,000 years ago
Nomadic people, never established permanent settlements
Hunted with boomerangs

8. History Settled & colonized by the British
Was set up as a colony for convicts (Penal Colony)

9. Oceania Made up more than 20,000 islands 3 Categories:
Melanesia  north of Australia; “black islands”
Micronesia  north of Melanesia & south of Japan; “tiny islands”
Polynesia  covers the area from Midway Island in the north to New Zealand in the south; “many islands”

10. Most islands formed by volcanic activity from the “Ring of Fire”

11. High Islands – created by volcanoes
Low Islands – made of coral reefs

12. Has distinct wet & dry seasons  makes rain collection during the rainy season crucial to survival in the dry season

13. Settled and explored by Christian missionaries

14. New Zealand North Island & South Island
Very diverse landmass: plains, lakes, mountains, plateaus, volcanoes  site of the filming of the Lord of the Rings films

15. Climate
With the exception of its mountain areas, New Zealand has only one climate region, Marine West Coast
Rain falls throughout the year
Temperatures are mild

16. Native People The Maori Came from Polynesia to settle New Zealand
Tā moko is the permanent body and face marking by Māori, the indigenous people of New Zealand. Traditionally it is distinct from tattoo and tatau in that the skin was carved by uhi (chisels) rather than punctured. This left the skin with grooves, rather than a smooth surface.

17. Settled & colonized by the British
Large producer of wool & other sheep related products
Which is which?????
***The stars are arranged in such a way that it symbolizes a Southern Cross. The Southern Cross is a famous constellation situated in the southern hemisphere. Thus the Southern Cross in the flag is an identification of New Zealand's position geographically.

18. Antarctica Twice the size of Australia
An ice covered plateau with ice up to 2 miles thick in places, & ice covers 95% of the continent

19. Antarctica
Tran-Antarctic Mountains – cross the continent

20. Significant mineral resources
Continent used mainly for scientific research
Weather patterns
Can observe the sun & stars without obstruction (clouds)
The ozone layer
Krill, a small shrimp like animals that are a
major part of the food chain

21. Climate The highest & driest of the continents
Temperatures drop as low as -100° F
On the Antarctic Peninsula with its tundra climate, summer temps can reach 60° F.
Vegetation & animal life flourish here  dominated by lichens (likens), a type of algae and a variety of animal species

22. In Oceania the main form of necessary transport is by boat
Outrigger canoes
Sailboats
Motor-powered boats

23. For longer distances sea planes are used because no airport is needed to land

24. Environment Europeans introduced to Australia:
Camels
Rabbits
Sheep
Sugarcane
Native Animals to Australia:
Kangaroos
Koalas
Wallabies