Look at the Data Table on page 81. This Data Table shows the earthquakes occurring in the Aleutian Islands. These earthquakes all occurred near the 180° W
longitude. Examine the table. Do you see any patterns in the data?

Use your vocabulary words to complete the sentences below. australia and new zealand are in nature meaning they are located between temperate and tropical climates. oceania, on the other hand, has a tropical climate with numerous island chains, many of which are home to , which are islands made from coral. this entire region rests on the edges of plates, and therefore they are prone to earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis. since most of the islands were formed from volcanoes, rock can be found everywhere.