1. Australia, Oceania, & Antarctica Vocab

2. Coral Islands An island created by a gradual buildup of coral skeletons.

3. Indigenous Native to the area in which something is found.

4. Invasive species Non-native plants or animals introduced to a new area, intentionally or unintentionally, that disturb habitats of native life forms.

5. Coral Reef Rock-like structure built by layers of coral organisms.

6. Atoll A ring-shaped reef, island, or chain of islands made of coral.

7. Ice Shelf A floating sheet of ice attached to a landmass.

8. Linguist A language scientist

9. Salinization the building up of salt in soil

10. Assimilation A process in which a minority group adopts the culture of the majority.

11. Reserve Land set aside for native people.

12. Marsupial A mammal whose females carry their babies in a pouch.

13. Artesian wells Artesian Groundwater large reservoir of underground water Artesian Wells A well is drilled to access underground artesian water at a lower elevation so the water flows easily to the surface

14. Antarctic Treaty 1959 agreement by 12 countries to use Antarctica for peaceful purposes and to share scientific discoveries.