Muriwai & the Gannets

Question 1

Why does the gannet dive into the water?

Accepted Answer

To catch fish for food.

Question 2

What is the name of the rock formation on page 17?

Accepted Answer

Motutara Island

Question 3

How many exclamation marks ! are used on page 18?

Accepted Answer

2

Question 4

What does the word "incubate" mean?

Accepted Answer

To sit on an egg to keep it warm.

Question 5

When the takapu dives into the sea how fast is it going?

Accepted Answer

145 kilometres an hour

Question 6

How long do gannets stay together after finding a mate?

Accepted Answer

Rest of their lives.

Question 7

Why were dogs not allowed at the colony?

Accepted Answer

They might chase the birds., They might bite the birds.

Question 8

What are other activities done at Muriwai Beach in the story?

Accepted Answer

Surfcasting, Surfers

Question 9

How do we know that it was a long walk to the colony?

Accepted Answer

"Finally" - it took a long time., They stopped halfway for a rest.

Question 10

Using page 14 of your journal. What does the symbol * mean when you see it in a text?

Accepted Answer

Definition of an important word., More information at the bottom of the page.

Question 11

Who is the author of 'Visit to Muriwai' and 'Takapu'?

Accepted Answer

Katie Furze

Question 12

The gannets fly to Australia when they are 16 weeks old. How long does it take them?

Accepted Answer

6 - 14 days.

Question 13

Muriwai is closest to which New Zealand city?

Accepted Answer

Auckland

Question 14

What page does Takapu start on?

Accepted Answer

Page 16

Question 15

What makes the journey to Australia dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Attacked by predators., Wild, stormy weather., The birds might not be prepared.

Question 16

Using page 21, what are the names of other gannet or takapu colonies in New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

Farewell Spit, Cape Kidnappers

Question 17

What does the word "guano" mean?

Accepted Answer

Bird droppings

Question 18

What is the Maori name for the Australasian gannet?

Accepted Answer

Takapu

Question 19

What is the word that describes "a group of the same animals living together"?

Accepted Answer

Colony

Question 20

What is the name of the point where the gannets live at Muriwai?

Accepted Answer

Otakamiro

Question 21

What is meant by the phrase "they were as small as flies"?

Accepted Answer

The surfers looked very small., The surfers were a long way away.

Questions 21