Question

use the map below to identify the labeled locations.

papua new guinea
hawaii
french polynesia
indonesia
marshall islands

1. a
2. b
3. c
4. d
5. e

question 11 (5 points)
new zealand has a humid subtropical climate.
true
false

Explanation:

Match labeled locations on the map

• A points to the eastern half of the island of New Guinea, which is Papua New Guinea.
• B points to the archipelago of Indonesia (specifically near Borneo/Sulawesi).
• C points to the Hawaiian archipelago in the North Pacific, which is Hawaii.
• D points to the Micronesian island group of the Marshall Islands (located north of the equator, near \(165^\circ\text{ E}\) to \(180^\circ\)).
• E points to the island groups in the South Pacific, which is French Polynesia.

Analyze the climate of New Zealand

• New Zealand is located in the temperate zone of the South Pacific (latitudes \(34^\circ\text{ S}\) to \(47^\circ\text{ S}\)).
• Its climate is predominantly marine west coast (temperate maritime), characterized by mild temperatures, moderate rainfall, and high sunshine hours, rather than a humid subtropical climate.

Answer:

Question 1

• Papua New Guinea: 1. A
• Hawaii: 3. C
• French Polynesia: 5. E
• Indonesia: 2. B
• Marshall Islands: 4. D

Question 2

• True
• False (Correct answer)