WorksheetsNew Zealand
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 13mins
where is New Zealand located ?
in the Indian Ocean ?
in the Pacific Ocean ,towards the north of Australia ?
in the Pacific Ocean , towards the south of Australia?
How many islands are there in N.Z ?
one main island
two main islands
600 islands
What terms do the Maoris use to describe New Zealand ?
the emerald land
the land of the long white cloud
the Paua island
what is the capital of New Zealand ?
Auckland
Christchurch
Wellington
what is the most populated city ?
AUCKLAND
CHRISTCHURCH
WELLINGTON
what is the population of N.Z ?
3.5 million
4.5 million
6 million
what is the currency in N.Z ?
the dollar
the pound
the euro
How many people live in the South Island ?
1,149 million
2,149 million
3,149 million
How many sheep are there in N.Z ?
about 4.6 million
about 10 million
about 26 million
What is the name of the water which separates the North Island from the South Island?
COOK STRAIGHT
WALKATO RIVER
MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS
What activity was born in N.Z ?
Skydiving
bungee jumping
zoorbing
What other name is given to the New Zealanders ?
the Kiwis
the Matas
the islanders
Which birds live in N.Z ?
the Kaki
the Kea
the Fantail
the Kiwi
which birds are endangered ?
the kea
the kakapo
the kiwi
the kokako
why are the native birds endangered ?
because many of them are flightless
because some animals considered as pests and predators were introduced by the settlers
because of deforestation
because of draining of swamps
New Zealand has got a rich wildlife.What animals live in N.Z ?
many species of birds and insects like the glowworms in caves
whales which come to breed in its waters. Orcas.
dolphins
seals and penguins
What animals are the most hunted in N.Z as their increasing number has become a threat to the natural environment ?
the cats
the possums
the rats
What is the highest mountain in N.Z ?
Mount Cook
Mount Ruapehu
Mount Aspiring ( Tititea)
Mount Tasman (Rarakiora )
New Zealand is a volcanic land. How many active volcanoes are there ?
fifty volcanoes
five volcanoes
twelve volcanoes
The Maoris were the first inhabitants in N.Z. Later, it was first discovered by a famous explorer. Who was he ?
Abel Tasman
in 1647
Captain James Cook
in 1769
Captain jean François Marie de Surville in 1769
When was the first treaty signed by the Maoris ?
IN 1839
in 1840
in 1769
When did N.Z gain its independence from Britain ?
in 1860
in 1910
in 1947
