Cultural Geography of Europe — Unit test Answers

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Which of the following statements best chatagorizes Maori-European relations?

A
The Maori majority continues to dominate New Zealand politically and economically, and those of European decent have struggled to gain equality.
B
The European majority in New Zealand have made no efforts to make amends for injustices towards the Maori in the nation’s past, so relations remain strained.
C
The nation is one of the few colonies that enjoyed peaceful and fair dealings between native peoples and European settlers throughout its history.
D
Significant progress has been made in recent years between those of Maori and European decent in New Zealand, and relations have improved.
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A playa is a(n) __________.

A
natural lake that is dry for long periods of time
B
underground water reserve
C
man-made freshwater reservoir
D
navigable river waterway
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In a caste system, people __________.

A
can move from one level of society to another
B
work to create a society in which levels are eliminated and everyone is viewed as equal
C
are born into and must remain at a certain level of society
D
become Hindu to improve their place in society
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As cultures meet and influence one another, one way they change each other is by influencing food habits and diets. How did Pacific Island diets change after colonization?

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Compare and contrast the economic activities of Australia and New Zealand.

Answer:

Both rely on agriculture, tourism, and services; Australia has large-scale mining (iron ore, coal) and wheat exports while New Zealand focuses on dairy, meat, wool, and forestry with a smaller, more service-oriented economy.

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Because of its proximity to the Ring of Fire, Southeast Asia often is threatened by massive and destructive waves called __________.

A
monsoons
B
tsunamis
C
earthquakes
D
typhoons

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