Question

which of the following became the major crop when europeans developed plantations in the 1800s?
coconut
sugar
pineapples
bananas

question 2 (5 points)
oceania is made up of thousands of islands.
true
false

question 3 (5 points)
new zealand has active volcanoes.
true
false

question 4 (5 points)
use the map below to identify the labeled locations.

Explanation:

Analyze plantation crops in Oceania during the 1800s

During the 1800s, European powers established large-scale commercial plantations across various Pacific islands in Oceania. The primary cash crop that dominated this plantation economy was sugar (particularly in places like Fiji, Hawaii, and Queensland).

Evaluate geographical statements about Oceania and New Zealand

• Oceania is a geographical region spanning the eastern and western hemispheres, consisting of thousands of islands scattered across the Pacific Ocean (Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia). This statement is true.
• New Zealand is situated on the boundary of the Pacific and Australian tectonic plates (part of the Pacific Ring of Fire), resulting in active volcanism, particularly in the North Island (e.g., Mount Ruapehu, Taupo Volcanic Zone). This statement is true.

Identify labeled locations on the map of Australia and New Zealand

• A points to a location in the northern/central region of Western Australia (specifically near the Pilbara/Gibson Desert region or a major landmark like Alice Springs/Uluru depending on exact coordinates, but generally representing the Australian Outback/Western Plateau).
• B points to the city of Melbourne, located in the southeastern state of Victoria, Australia.
• C points to the island state of Tasmania, located south of the Australian mainland.
• D points to the North Island of New Zealand.
• E points to the South Island of New Zealand.

Answer:

Question 1

• coconut
• sugar (Correct answer)
• pineapples
• bananas

Question 2

• True (Correct answer)
• False

Question 3

• True (Correct answer)
• False

Question 4

• A: Western Plateau / Outback (Australia)
• B: Melbourne (Victoria, Australia)
• C: Tasmania (Australia)
• D: North Island (New Zealand)
• E: South Island (New Zealand)