Y.12 Geography Quiz 1

Which of these processes is the odd one out?

What is the Maori name for Mt Cook?

This rock has split as a result of what alpine process?

Which of the key aspects (bullet points), is best illustrated with this photo?

Human interaction in SIHC on a large scale, what is it?

Which of these is a finger lake?

What South Island High Country plant is this?

What is the name of NZ's largest intermontane basin?

What is the height of Mt. Cook?

The Kaikoura Orogeny started the formation of the southern alps. It happened how long ago?

For what human activity was the town of Twizel built?

What rainfall type, that affects the South Island west coast, is shown in the photo?

What percentage of the South Island is made of "high country"?

Greywacke, made of sandstone, is what type of rock?

How many climate zones are identified in the SIHC?

The glacial feature in the centre of the photo is...?

What is the main South Island iwi?

As altitude increases in the SIHC, precipitation and temperature do what?

When did the world's first commercially operated bungy jump, begin in the SIHC?

What is significant about this SIHC location?