Intro to NZ Flashcards
What happened in 1907 in NZ History?
NZ started self-government as a dominon
What happened in 1914-1918 in NZ History?
NZ troops fought in WWI
What happened in 1939-1945 in NZ History?
NZ troops fought in WW2
What happened in 1947 in NZ History?
NZ adopted the statute of westminster
What happened in 1987 in NZ History?
NZ declared itself nuclear-free
What does FACKTS stand for?
F: frame A: arrow C: colour K: key T: title S: scale
Name some of the key natural and physical features in NZ
Natural Features:
- Waikato River
- Lake Taupo
- Mt. Ruapehu
- Cook strait
- Clutha River
- Lake te Anau
Physical Features:
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Describe main areas of settlement within NZ
- there are 16 main regions in NZ and 19 main cities.
- Auckland is NZ’s largest city with a population of over 1 million.
-Christchurch is NZ’s second largest city with a population of about 350, 000 people. It is the largest city in the south island.
What is an urban area?
Cities and towns
What is a rural area?
The countryside