Which of the Following Statements About the Physical Environment of the Austral

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the physical environment of the Austral Realm is INCORRECT?

• A) New Zealand has earthquakes and volcanoes; Australia has only volcanoes.
• B) Australia's rocks are older than those of New Zealand.
• C) Australia's highest mountains are the Great Dividing Range, while New Zealand has a spine of much higher mountains called the Southern Alps.
• D) New Zealand has a moderate, moist climate, whereas Australia's climates vary from tropical to Mediterranean to desert.
• E) New Zealand has a highland interior, whereas Australia's interior exhibits mainly low relief.

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Definitions:

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A long-lasting enhancement in signal transmission between two neurons that results from their simultaneous stimulation, associated with learning and memory.

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