Chapter 28: Physical Geography of Australia, Oceania, and Antarctica (Geography) – Flashcards
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Outback
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a vast area of plains and plateaus that is largely flat and dry
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Coral Reef
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a structure formed by the skeletons of small sea animals
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Geysers
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springs of water heated by molten rock inside the Earth that, from time to time, shoots hot water into the air
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High Islands
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mountainous islands in the Pacific Ocean formed by volcanic activity
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Low islands
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types of islands in the Pacific Ocean formed by the buildup of coral
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Atolls
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low-lying, ring-shaped islands that surround shallow pools of water
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Continental Islands
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islands formed centuries ago by the rising and folding of the ocean floor due to tectonic plates
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Ice Shelf
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thick layer of ice that extends above the water
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Icebergs
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huge chunks of ice
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Marsupials
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mammals that carry their young in a pouch
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Eucalyptus
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tree found only in Australia and nearby islands that is well suited to dry conditions with leathery leaves, deep roots, and ability to survive when rivers flood
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Pasture
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the grasses and other plants that are feed for grazing animals
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Breadfruit
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a starchy pod that can be cooked in several ways and is a food staple in Oceania
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Lichens
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tiny, sturdy plants that grow in rocky areas
