Three Geography Multiple Choice Questions! Please HELP! PLEASE!?

Question

1. What is the greatest Antarctic resource being utilized today?

A) fresh water supplied by the massive icebergs

B) oil and meat supplied by the region's whales and seals

C) the wealth of mineral deposits beneath the ice

D) the scientific information being shared by many nations

2. Which statement explains why the Aborigines protected their environment?

A) The Aborigines followed the example of the English settlers.

B) The Aborigines believed that the earth was sacred.

C) The Aborigines were concerned about global pollution.

D) The government instituted strict conservation policies after the outback was exploited.

3. When did most islands in the South Pacific gain their independence?

A) in the 1980s and 1990s

B) in the 1960s and 1970s

C) in the 1840s and 1850s

D) in the early 1800s

Thanks so much in advance for the help!

Answer 1

1) D - Icebergs are to expensive to provide fresh water to people, they need to be refined, melted ect..., Meat- no one eats Whale or Seal- Australia is launching a green peace campaign to prevent Japanese Whalers for meat and sadly, no minerals are found beneath the ice in Antartica... yet.

2) B - Aboriginies are native Australians. They were around long before English settlers, global pollution or governments.

3) A - It would be after the foundation of Australia... however it was not that long ago that the independance treaties were made... in the toss up between A and B, i'm 85% sure of A.