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Maps and Graphs Part 2 Post-test

New Zealand map illustration

🗺️ Part 1: Map Knowledge

1. Which island contains New Zealand's highest mountain, Aoraki/Mount Cook?

North Island

South Island

Stewart Island

2. What type of physical feature are the Canterbury Plains?

Mountain range

Flat agricultural land

Coastal fjords

3. Which physical features can be found in Fiordland? (Select all that apply)

Deep fjords

Steep mountains

Desert landscapes

Dense rainforest

4. Lake Taupo is located on which island?

North Island

South Island

Both islands

🧭 Part 2: Direction and Location

5. If you are in Auckland and travel south, which major physical feature would you encounter first?
6. Complete the sentence: The Southern Alps run along the _______ coast of the South Island and extend for approximately _______ kilometres.

The Southern Alps run along the _____________ coast of the South Island and extend for approximately _____________ kilometres.

7. Name two major rivers found on the South Island:

River 1: _________________________

River 2: _________________________

8. Which direction would you travel from Wellington to reach the West Coast of the South Island?

North-west

South-west

South-east

🌄 Part 3: Physical Features Analysis

9. Explain how New Zealand's location on the Pacific Ring of Fire affects its physical features:
10. Compare the physical features of the North Island and South Island by completing this table:

North Island main features: ________________________________

South Island main features: ________________________________

11. Why are the Canterbury Plains important to New Zealand? Give two reasons:

🌍 Part 4: Geography Concepts

12. What is the latitude of the equator?
13. Which of the following is a line of longitude? (Select one)

30° N

90° E

45° S

14. Explain the purpose of a weather map and what information it typically displays:
15. What is a population pyramid, and what does it illustrate about a population?
16. Describe how latitude affects climate in different regions:

✅ Answer Key

1. Which island contains New Zealand's highest mountain, Aoraki/Mount Cook?

Answer: South Island

2. What type of physical feature are the Canterbury Plains?

Answer: Flat agricultural land

3. Which physical features can be found in Fiordland? (Select all that apply)

Answer: Deep fjords, Steep mountains, Dense rainforest

4. Lake Taupo is located on which island?

Answer: North Island

5. If you are in Auckland and travel south, which major physical feature would you encounter first?

Answer: The Waikato River

6. Complete the sentence: The Southern Alps run along the _______ coast of the South Island and extend for approximately _______ kilometres.

Answer: western, 500

7. Name two major rivers found on the South Island:

Answer: Clutha River, Waimakariri River

8. Which direction would you travel from Wellington to reach the West Coast of the South Island?

Answer: South-west

9. Explain how New Zealand's location on the Pacific Ring of Fire affects its physical features:

Answer: It leads to volcanic activity and earthquakes, shaping the landscape.

10. Compare the physical features of the North Island and South Island by completing this table:

Answer: North Island main features: Volcanic mountains, geothermal areas; South Island main features: Southern Alps, fjords.

11. Why are the Canterbury Plains important to New Zealand? Give two reasons:

Answer: They provide fertile agricultural land and are a key area for food production.

12. What is the latitude of the equator?

Answer: 0°

13. Which of the following is a line of longitude? (Select one)

Answer: 90° E

14. Explain the purpose of a weather map and what information it typically displays:

Answer: A weather map shows atmospheric conditions, including temperature, precipitation, and pressure systems.

15. What is a population pyramid, and what does it illustrate about a population?

Answer: A population pyramid is a graphical representation of the age and sex distribution of a population, illustrating growth trends.

16. Describe how latitude affects climate in different regions:

Answer: Latitude influences climate by determining the angle of sunlight received, affecting temperature and weather patterns.

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