| A | B |
|---|
| Outback | vast area of plains and plateaus that is dry in Australia |
| coral reef | structure formed by the skeletons of small sea animals |
| geysers | hot springs that carry steam and water to the Earth's surface |
| high islands | Have good soil and mountain ranges |
| low islands | formed by a buildup of coral have little soil |
| continental islands | formed by tectonic activity and have rugged mountains. |
| ice shelf | layer of ice above water |
| icebergs | huge chunks of floating ice |
| marsupials | mammals that carry their young in a pouch |
| eucalyptus | trees native to Australia and nearby islands |
| Breadfruit | a starchy pod that is a common food source in Oceania |
| pasture | grasses and plants that are feed for animals |
| lichens | tiny, sturdy plants that grow in rocky areas. |
| Maori | a people who left Polynesia and now live in New Zealand |
| boomerang | weapon used by Aborigines in Australia |
| trust territory | an area temporarily under the control of another country. |
| pidgin language | language formed by combining words from several different languages |
| poi | food formed by mashing taro bulbs |
