Q21. Which of the following Oceanian countries is most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change due to rising sea levels?
a) Australia
b) New Zealand
c) Tuvalu
d) Papua New Guinea
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Correct Answer: c) Tuvalu
Explanation: Tuvalu is one of the Oceanian countries most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change due to rising sea levels. Its low-lying atolls and islands are at risk of becoming uninhabitable.
Q22. What is the primary environmental concern in the Great Barrier Reef?
a) Overfishing
b) Coral bleaching
c) Oil spills
d) Plastic pollution
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Correct Answer: b) Coral bleaching
Explanation: Coral bleaching is the primary environmental concern in the Great Barrier Reef, caused by rising sea temperatures due to climate change, which leads to the loss of algae that corals depend on for food.
Q23. Which Oceanian country has the largest area of rainforest?
a) Australia
b) Papua New Guinea
c) Solomon Islands
d) Vanuatu
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Correct Answer: b) Papua New Guinea
Explanation: Papua New Guinea has the largest area of rainforest in Oceania, with vast tracts of tropical rainforest that are home to diverse species of flora and fauna.
Q24. What is the name of the international agreement that aims to protect the unique flora and fauna of Antarctica, which is also relevant to Oceania due to proximity and environmental impact?
a) Kyoto Protocol
b) Paris Agreement
c) Antarctic Treaty
d) Convention on Biological Diversity
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Correct Answer: c) Antarctic Treaty
Explanation: The Antarctic Treaty aims to protect the unique flora and fauna of Antarctica, as well as to ensure that the continent is used for peaceful purposes only. Oceania’s proximity to Antarctica makes the treaty relevant to the region’s environmental policies.
Q25. Which invasive species is a significant threat to the biodiversity of the Galápagos Islands, part of Oceania?
a) Cane toad
b) European rabbit
c) Brown tree snake
d) Goats
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Correct Answer: d) Goats
Explanation: Goats are an invasive species that pose a significant threat to the biodiversity of the Galápagos Islands. They consume native vegetation, leading to erosion and the loss of habitat for endemic species.
Q26. Which Oceania country is known as the “Land of the Long White Cloud”?
a) Australia
b) New Zealand
c) Fiji
d) Samoa
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Correct Answer: b) New Zealand
Explanation: New Zealand is often referred to as Aotearoa, which means “Land of the Long White Cloud” in the Maori language. This name reflects the prominent cloud formations that are characteristic of the country.
Q27. Which currency is used in Australia?
a) Australian Dollar
b) New Zealand Dollar
c) US Dollar
d) Euro
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Correct Answer: a) Australian Dollar
Explanation: The currency used in Australia is the Australian Dollar (AUD). It is the official currency and is widely used throughout the country for all forms of transactions.
Q28. What is the predominant religion in Papua New Guinea?
a) Islam
b) Christianity
c) Hinduism
d) Buddhism
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Correct Answer: b) Christianity
Explanation: Christianity is the predominant religion in Papua New Guinea, with a majority of the population adhering to various Christian denominations, influenced significantly by missionary activities during the colonial period.
Q29. Which Oceanian country has French as an official language?
a) Vanuatu
b) Solomon Islands
c) New Caledonia
d) Tonga
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Correct Answer: c) New Caledonia
Explanation: New Caledonia, a special collectivity of France in the Pacific Ocean, has French as an official language. It reflects the region’s status as a French territory.
Q30. What is the name of the traditional Hawaiian feast that features dishes such as poi and kalua pig?
a) Luau
b) Hangi
c) Umukai
d) Fiafia
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Correct Answer: a) Luau
Explanation: A Luau is a traditional Hawaiian feast known for its celebration with food, music, and dance. Dishes like poi (taro paste) and kalua pig (cooked in an earth oven) are staples at these gatherings.