Nz Geo

Question 1

TOLKEN

Answer 1

All graphs must have: a full title, origin(zero on vertical axis), labelled axes, key if needed, even scale, neatly drawn in pencil.

Question 2

FACKTS

Answer 2

All maps must have: a frame, an arrow pointing North, colour, a key, a full title, a scale line.

Question 3

Auckland

Answer 3

Population 2018 = 1.57 million. Currently growing by 10% per year. About 1 in 3 of all New Zealanders live in Auckland.

Question 4

Earthquakes & volcanoes

Answer 4

NZ is located on the Ring of Fire which means we experience frequent earthquakes, volcanic activity and geothermal energy

Question 5

Tongariro National Park

Answer 5

Location of NZ’s first National Park; central North Island . A UNESCO World Heritage Site of natural and cultural significance.

Question 6

Rotorua

Answer 6

Located in the Bay of Plenty region. A major tourist destination.

Question 7

Māori living in Tāmaki Makaurau for 500 years before Europeans arrive

Answer 7

1300’s

Question 8

1840

Answer 8

Governor William Hobson arrives

Question 9

Europeans slowly begin to settle. Sea port grows, banks & shops open.

Answer 9

1860

Question 10

European Population booms. New technology.

Answer 10

1900

Question 11

World War I

Answer 11

1914-1918

Question 12

World War II

Answer 12

1939-1945

Question 13

Pacifika immigration. Bridges & motorways built. City suburbs spread south & north.

Answer 13

1960

Question 14

Immigration from Asia

Answer 14

2000s

Question 15

Rapid urbanisation. Housing shortages/subdivisions & road congestion.

Answer 15

2020

Question 16

DOC

Answer 16

The Department of Conservation.

Question 17

Endemic

Answer 17

Something that is native to, or originating from, the place.

Question 18

Equator

Answer 18

Line of latitude dividing northern and southern hemispheres.

Question 19

HEP

Answer 19

Hydro-electric power generated from flowing water.

Question 20

Geothermal

Answer 20

Energy created by volcanic activity.