🌿 Part 1: Understanding NZ Ecosystems

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

Native forests

Wetlands

Kelp forests

Desert

Alpine regions

Tropical rainforest

2. What is global warming?

🌡️ Part 2: Climate Change Effects

3. Fill in the blanks about how global warming affects New Zealand:

As temperatures rise, glaciers begin to ____________. This affects freshwater habitats because ____________. Sea temperatures also increase, which can harm ____________ forests in our coastal waters.

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

1. Rising sea levels

2. Warmer temperatures

3. Changed rainfall patterns

4. Ocean warming

A. Wetlands become flooded

B. Birds change migration patterns

C. Droughts affect native plants

D. Marine life moves to cooler waters

🐦 Part 3: Biodiversity Impact

5. List three New Zealand native species that might be affected by climate change:

6. How might climate change affect the kākāpō (kakapo)?

Their food plants might grow in different areas

They will become better at flying

They will change colour

They will grow bigger

🗺️ Part 4: Mind Map Planning

7. Create a simple mind map showing how global warming affects NZ ecosystems. Draw lines to connect related ideas:

8. What can New Zealanders do to help protect our ecosystems? Write two ideas:

🤔 Part 5: Critical Thinking

9. Which of these statements about climate change and NZ ecosystems are true? Tick all that apply:

Only plants are affected by climate change

Invasive species might spread more easily in warmer conditions

Climate change affects the whole food chain

New Zealand's isolation protects it from climate change

Both land and marine ecosystems are affected

10. Explain how the concept of kaitiakitanga (guardianship) relates to protecting ecosystems from climate change:

📝 Part 6: Reflection

11. Complete these sentences about what you learned:

I learned that climate change affects NZ ecosystems by ________________________________

I was surprised to discover that ________________________________________________

I want to know more about ____________________________________________________

12. Draw one way you could help protect New Zealand's ecosystems:

NZ Ecosystems Climate Impact

NZ Ecosystems Climate Impact

🌿 Part 1: Understanding NZ Ecosystems

🌡️ Part 2: Climate Change Effects

🐦 Part 3: Biodiversity Impact

🗺️ Part 4: Mind Map Planning

🤔 Part 5: Critical Thinking

📝 Part 6: Reflection

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