🌿 Part 1: Understanding NZ Ecosystems

1. Circle the ecosystems that are found in New Zealand:

Native forests

Wetlands

Sahara Desert

Marine environments

Alpine regions

Amazon Rainforest

2. What is global warming?

3. Name two native New Zealand animals that might be affected by climate change:

1. _________________________

2. _________________________

🌡️ Part 2: Climate Change Effects

4. Match the climate change cause with its effect on NZ ecosystems:

1. Rising temperatures

2. Sea level rise

3. Changed rainfall patterns

4. Ocean warming

A. Coastal habitats flooded

B. Kelp forests damaged

C. Glaciers melting

D. Wetlands drying up

5. How might warmer temperatures affect native birds like the kiwi?

🗺️ Part 3: Mind Map Planning

6. Create a simple mind map showing how global warming affects NZ ecosystems. Put "Global Warming" in the centre and draw connections to at least 4 effects:

7. Which of these is an example of biodiversity loss? (Circle one)

More native plants growing

Fewer species of animals in an area

Building more nature reserves

Planting native trees

🌊 Part 4: Case Study Analysis

8. Fill in the blanks about marine ecosystems:

When ocean temperatures rise, __________ forests can be damaged. This affects fish that live there and the __________ that eat those fish. Warmer water also has less __________ in it, making it harder for sea life to breathe.

9. List three ways that climate change might affect freshwater habitats in New Zealand:

10. What does "kaitiakitanga" mean and how does it relate to protecting ecosystems?