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NZ Physical Features Answer Key
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NZ Physical Features Answer Key
🗺️ Part 1: Multiple Choice Answers
1. Which mountain range runs down the South Island?
a) Kaikoura Ranges
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b) Southern Alps
c) Tararua Ranges
2. What is New Zealand's longest river?
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a) Waikato River
b) Clutha River
c) Rangitikei River
3. Lake Taupo is located on which island?
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a) North Island
b) South Island
c) Stewart Island
4. Which physical features border New Zealand? (Select all that apply)
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Tasman Sea
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Pacific Ocean
Coral Sea
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Cook Strait
📝 Part 2: Short Answer Responses
5. Name three major physical features of the North Island.
Sample answers include: Lake Taupo, Mount Ruapehu, Bay of Plenty, Waikato River, Rotorua geothermal region, East Cape, Taranaki (Mount Egmont), Coromandel Peninsula
6. Explain why the Southern Alps are important to New Zealand's geography.
Sample answer: The Southern Alps form the backbone of the South Island, creating different climate zones, providing water sources through rivers and lakes, and influencing weather patterns. They also contain New Zealand's highest peaks including Aoraki/Mount Cook.
7. What type of landform is Fiordland, and where is it located?
Answer: Fiordland consists of fjords (deep valleys carved by glaciers and filled with seawater). It is located in the southwest corner of the South Island.
🧭 Part 3: Map Skills and Compass Directions
8. If you travel from Auckland to Wellington, which direction are you heading?
Answer: South or Southeast
9. Cook Strait separates which two islands?
Answer: North Island and South Island
10. Name the three main islands that make up New Zealand.
Answer: North Island, South Island, and Stewart Island
11. Which coast of the South Island faces Australia?
Answer: West Coast
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