8. Because of diminishing trade with Europe following World War I, South American nations became(1 point)

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more dependent on wealthier countries such as the U.S. and Great Britain by accepting foreign aid.
more dependent on wealthier countries such as the U.S. and Great Britain by accepting foreign aid.

more dependent on imports to generate wealth
more dependent on imports to generate wealth

bitter enemies with Great Britain and France because lack of money permanently crippled their economies.
bitter enemies with Great Britain and France because lack of money permanently crippled their economies.

more self-sufficient by manufacturing their own goods.
more self-sufficient by manufacturing their own goods.
Question 9
9. Which statement LEAST accurately describes the problems that South America faces regarding trade?(1 point)
Responses

frequent trading exists amongst South American countries
frequent trading exists amongst South American countries

coffee is a heavily demanded item that other countries seek from South America
coffee is a heavily demanded item that other countries seek from South America

great concern exists because of the lack of trade among South American nations
great concern exists because of the lack of trade among South American nations

much of South America's trading involves outside countries
much of South America's trading involves outside countries
Question 10
10. Match each description with its term below.(4 points)
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Australia's natural wonder that can be seen from space
chain of islands
75 percent of the world's active volcanoes are located here
the deepest ocean depth in the world is found here
Question 11
11. Which of the following statements is NOT true about Australia?(1 point)
Responses

Most Australians live in coastal cities in the northern and southern areas of the country.
Most Australians live in coastal cities in the northern and southern areas of the country.

Australia is entirely south of the equator.
Australia is entirely south of the equator.

It is smaller than the continental United States in size, but has the same population.
It is smaller than the continental United States in size, but has the same population.

Australia is the smallest continent on Earth.
Australia is the smallest continent on Earth.
Question 12
12. Which of the following is not true about Aborigine culture?(1 point)
Responses

Aborigine groups are spread across the continent of Australia.
Aborigine groups are spread across the continent of Australia.

It is the oldest surviving culture on Earth.
It is the oldest surviving culture on Earth.

Aborigines do not believe that land belongs to humans.
Aborigines do not believe that land belongs to humans.

Traditional Aborigine societies formed agricultural settlements.
Traditional Aborigine societies formed agricultural settlements.
Question 13
13. In the late 18th to mid–19th centuries, Europeans sought economic gain from the Pacific from the trade of(1 point)
Responses

taro root.
taro root.

petroleum.
petroleum.

pearls.
pearls.

whales and seals.
whales and seals.
Question 14
14. The native inhabitants of New Zealand are the(1 point)
Responses

Melanesians
Melanesians

Aborigines
Aborigines

Maori
Maori

Dutch Explorers
Dutch Explorers
Question 15
15. What would be a probable explanation for why there are many endemic plants and birds in New Zealand, but no native mammals?(1 point)
Responses

Plants and birds would make ocean crossings to the isolated New Zealand islands, mammals could not.
Plants and birds would make ocean crossings to the isolated New Zealand islands, mammals could not.

They were hunted to extinction by the Maori.
They were hunted to extinction by the Maori.

They were driven away by non–native mammals.
They were driven away by non–native mammals.

The island habitats were not conducive to mammalian life.
The island habitats were not conducive to mammalian life.
Question 16
16. Explain the effect of New Zealand's Southern Alps on the climate east of the mountains.(1 point)
Responses

Their snow and ice have a chilling effect, keeping the central and eastern areas cool and wet.
Their snow and ice have a chilling effect, keeping the central and eastern areas cool and wet.

Their presence intensifies the speed of the roaring forties.
Their presence intensifies the speed of the roaring forties.

They divert precipitation into the east area, creating monsoon conditions.
They divert precipitation into the east area, creating monsoon conditions.

They act as a barrier, protecting the area east from the prevailing west winds.
They act as a barrier, protecting the area east from the prevailing west winds.
Question 17
17. Why is New Zealand's South Island's west coast called the "Wet Coast"?(1 point)
Responses

Its terrain consists mostly of rainforest.
Its terrain consists mostly of rainforest.

It sits in a climatic convergence zone.
It sits in a climatic convergence zone.

Weather systems crossing the Pacific from South America hit this coast first.
Weather systems crossing the Pacific from South America hit this coast first.

The roaring forties bring strong west winds from the Indian Ocean.
The roaring forties bring strong west winds from the Indian Ocean.
Question 18
18. Which natural resource is not a common and highly important food source throughout the Pacific Islands?(1 point)
Responses

Taro Root
Taro Root

Bananas
Bananas

Pork
Pork

Cattle
Cattle
Question 19
19. Which of the following is the basis of the traditional Aborigine economy?(1 point)
Responses

sailing
sailing

hunting and gathering
hunting and gathering

mining
mining

farming
farming
Question 20
20. The discovery of _____________ caused the creation of new Australian towns.(1 point)
Responses

Oil
Oil

gold and mineral deposits
gold and mineral deposits

valuable furs
valuable furs

historical artifacts
historical artifacts

Answer 1

Here are the answers to your questions:

Question 8: Because of diminishing trade with Europe following World War I, South American nations became:

• more self-sufficient by manufacturing their own goods.

Question 9: Which statement LEAST accurately describes the problems that South America faces regarding trade?

• frequent trading exists amongst South American countries.

Question 10: Match each description with its term below.

• Australia's natural wonder that can be seen from space: Great Barrier Reef
• chain of islands: Archipelago
• 75 percent of the world's active volcanoes are located here: Ring of Fire
• the deepest ocean depth in the world is found here: Mariana Trench

(Note: You may need to adjust the terms based on the specific options provided in your materials.)

Question 11: Which of the following statements is NOT true about Australia?

• It is smaller than the continental United States in size, but has the same population.

Question 12: Which of the following is not true about Aborigine culture?

• Traditional Aborigine societies formed agricultural settlements.

Question 13: In the late 18th to mid–19th centuries, Europeans sought economic gain from the Pacific from the trade of:

• whales and seals.

Question 14: The native inhabitants of New Zealand are the:

• Maori.

Question 15: What would be a probable explanation for why there are many endemic plants and birds in New Zealand, but no native mammals?

• Plants and birds would make ocean crossings to the isolated New Zealand islands, mammals could not.

Question 16: Explain the effect of New Zealand's Southern Alps on the climate east of the mountains.

• They act as a barrier, protecting the area east from the prevailing west winds.

Question 17: Why is New Zealand's South Island's west coast called the "Wet Coast"?

• Weather systems crossing the Pacific from South America hit this coast first.

Question 18: Which natural resource is not a common and highly important food source throughout the Pacific Islands?

• Cattle.

Question 19: Which of the following is the basis of the traditional Aborigine economy?

• hunting and gathering.

Question 20: The discovery of _____________ caused the creation of new Australian towns.

• gold and mineral deposits.

If you have further questions or need clarification, feel free to ask!