Oceania
Definitions of Oceania
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a large group of islands in the south Pacific including Melanesia and Micronesia and Polynesia (and sometimes Australasia and the Malay Archipelago)example of:arcipelagoa group of many islands in a large body of water
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the smallest continent; between the South Pacific and the Indian Oceansynonyms: Australiaexample of:continenteone of the large landmasses of the earth
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Pacific Islands - Introductory
You'll feel like you've traveled to the Pacific Islands when you dive into this word list! Learn about the archipelagos and atolls of the region as you explore volcanoes, coral reefs, and lagoons. You'll also review hazards like earthquakes and tsunamis and foods like taro, coconut, and poi.
Pacific Islands - Middle School and High School
You'll feel like you've traveled to the Pacific Islands when you dive into this word list! Learn about the archipelagos and atolls of the region as you explore volcanoes, coral reefs, and lagoons. You'll also review hazards like earthquakes and tsunamis and foods like taro, coconut, and poi.