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Manawa: Mangroves

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the Maaori name for Mangroves?

a)

Manawa

b)

Mawana

c)

Manakorou

d)

Manakorau

2.

Mangroves are not found South of Kawhia and where else?

a)

Ohiwa Harbour

b)

Turanganui-a-Kiwa

c)

Tokomaru Bay

d)

Tauranga Harbour

3.

How tall can Mangroves grow?

a)

20 feet

b)

16 feet

c)

24 feet

d)

12 feet

4.

What form of energy is required for Photosynthesis?

a)

Sunlight

b)

Electricity

c)

Sound

d)

Heat

5.

Complete the following equation for Photosynthesis:

Water + CO2 --> ______ + _____

a)

Oxygen + Glucose

b)

Oxygen + Water

c)

Glucose + Water

d)

Water + Sunlight

6.

What is special about the seed of Mangroves?

a)

It germinates before dropping off the parent plant

b)

It has pretty blue leaves

c)

It can fly in the wind up to 20 km

d)

It undergoes photosynthesis in the dark

7.

How is the seed of Mangroves dispersed (spread out)?

a)

Water

b)

Animals

c)

Wind

d)

Explosive

8.

How do Bees and Mangroves interact?

a)

Bees pollinate Mangrove flowers in exchange for nectar

b)

Bees have their nests in Mangroves

c)

Bees use the leaves of Mangroves for hiding from predators

d)

Bees seek shade under the canopy of Mangroves during hot days

9.

How do Mangroves and Mud Crabs interact?

a)

Mud Crabs' burrows ventilate the roots of the Mangrove tree

b)

Mud Crabs maintain the roots of Mangrove trees

c)

Mud Crabs live in the branches of the Mangrove trees

d)

Mud Crabs talk to the Mangroves to ensure no tree is left lonely

10.

How did Maaori use the Mangrove tree traditionally?

a)

The dark mud was used to dye piupiu black

b)

The green lichens on the trunks were used to dye materials green

c)

The Mangrove forests were used as kai gathering grounds

d)

All of these options