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NZ Physical Features Maps - Maps and Graphs Part 2 Pre-test
🗺️ Part 1: Identifying Physical Features
1. Which of these is New Zealand's highest mountain?
Mount Cook/Aoraki
Mount Taranaki
Mount Ruapehu
Mount Wellington
2. Select all the major rivers in New Zealand:
Waikato River
Clutha River
Thames River
Whanganui River
3. What do contour lines on a topographic map show?
Population density
Elevation and relief
Rainfall patterns
Vegetation types
4. The Bay of Islands is located on which coast of New Zealand?
East coast of North Island
West coast of North Island
East coast of South Island
West coast of South Island
📍 Part 2: Grid References and Map Reading
5. Using the grid reference system, if Mount Taranaki is located at grid square E4, what would be directly north of it?
Grid reference: ____________
6. Name two volcanic features found in the central North Island:
7. Explain the difference between a topographic map and a thematic map:
8. Complete the sentences using compass directions:
The Southern Alps run along the _____________ coast of the South Island.
Stewart Island is located to the _____________ of the South Island.
🎨 Part 3: Map Creation Activity
9. In the space below, draw a simple map showing three physical features of your local region. Include a compass rose and a key for your symbols:
10. List three ways that New Zealand's physical features influence where people live and work:
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