More on Maps

Why do we need maps?

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​More on Maps

The Legend or Key

(Tells you what the symbols mean)

The Compass Rose

(Shows the directions)

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​Parts of a Map!

You can use the compass rose to understand what directions you should use.

​A compass rose

​Whakarewarewa Forest

Whakarewarewa - a Maori word that means the "Gathering place for the war parties of the Wahiao"

You can go on the Tree walk at the Redwoods in Rotorua. You can do the walk during the day or at night!

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​What you can do in the Redwoods

​Mountain Biking

​If you are excited by biking adventures, there are many trails that you can ride on in the Redwoods. There are trails for people of all levels so you will be sure to find a trail that is for you!

If you have a love of horses there are horse tracks in the Rotorua Redwoods.

​Horseback Riding

Multiple Choice

What is the name for this part of a map?

• compass rose

• rose garden

• flash rose

• sun rose

Multiple Choice

Which of these is known as the key/legend on a map?

Multiple Choice

What does "NE" stand for on a compass rose?

• Never ending

• North East

• Nor-eastern

• Notredame

Multiple Choice

What does the "S" stand for on a compass rose?

• South

• Southland

Multiple Choice

Which of these is a forest care code rule?

• Protect the plants and animals

• Wear sunglasses in bright sun

• close your car door softly

• Whisper when in the forest

Multiple Choice

What does this symbol stand for?

• Past the road

• Parking

• Please

• Possibly

Multiple Choice

What does this symbol mean?

• No Marhmallows

• No Fires

• No Mosquitos

• No Rain

Multiple Choice

Which of these is the symbol for toilets?

Multiple Choice

Where is the Whakarewarewa Forest located?

• Rotorua

• Taumarunui

• Russell

Multiple Choice

What does Whakarewarewa mean?

• Gathering place of the war parties Wahiao

• Gathering of the birds

• Gathering of the wind

• refuge of the people