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WorksheetsNZ Eels
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is the main focus of the Department of Conservation?
Building infrastructure
Commercial fishing
Promoting tourism
Managing threats to nature
What is the Māori word for eels?
Tuna
Kauri
Takahē
Kiwi
Where do eels migrate to breed and die?
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
What is the average age at which a longfin eel migrates to breed?
30 years for a male and 40 for a female
20 years for a male and 30 for a female
15 years for a male and 25 for a female
23 years for a male and 34 for a female
What is the appearance of longfin eels?
Elongate, slender-bodied fishes with scales and fins
Round-shaped fishes with no scales and fins
Flat-shaped fishes with scales but no fins
Square-shaped fishes with scales and fins
What do eels primarily eat?
Live food such as insect larvae, worms, and fish
Plants and algae
Dead animals
Rocks and sand
How do eels hunt for food?
By sight
By smell
By touch
By hearing
What is a major threat to eels' habitat?
Pollution
Overfishing
Climate change
Habitat preservation
What is the purpose of eel passes built across dams?
To block eels' migration
To catch eels for fishing
To help eels complete their journey
To provide shelter for eels
What is the activity suggested for students related to eels?
Design a rocket
Paint a landscape
Design a board game called 'Eels and Ladders'
Write a novel
What is the average lifespan of a longfin eel?
50 years
70 years
90 years
110 years
What is the primary reason for the decline in eel populations worldwide?
Increased protection measures
Improved habitat conditions
Climate change and pollution
Introduction of new eel species
Why are eels considered a culturally significant species in New Zealand?
Due to their ability to fly
Due to their role in Māori mythology and traditional practices
Due to their bright colors
Due to their speed in water
What is the average lifespan of a longfin eel?
50 years
70 years
90 years
110 years
What is the average size of a longfin eel?
1 meter
2 meters
3 meters
4 meters
How do longfin eels navigate during their migration?
Using the Earth's magnetic field
Following the stars
Using sonar
By smelling the water
What is the conservation status of longfin eels?
Endangered
Vulnerable
Least Concern
Critically Endangered
What is the average size of a shortfin eel?
1 meter
2 meters
3 meters
4 meters
Why are eels important in the ecosystem?
They are top predators
They help control insect populations
They provide oxygen to other aquatic animals
They are a source of entertainment
You have three minutes to draw an eel!
