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Marine Reserve Quiz Answers

Reserves Quiz  KCC Quiz



1 = b

New Zealand's first marine reserve was Cape Rodney-Okakari Point, which is also known as the Goat Island or Leigh Marine Reserve.

2 = a
The Kermadec Islands are 930 kilometres from the Bay of Islands.

3 = b
The marine Reserves Act was passed in 1971.

4= b
The Department of Conservation is responsible for looking after New Zealand's marine reserves.

5 = a
If you see people dumping waste into a marine reserve, you should call the Department of Conservation.

6 = d
Te Tapuwae o Rongokako is just north of Gisborne. The area became a marine reserve in 1999.

7 = c
Dumping rubbish is not allowed in marine reserves! The only place for rubbish is the dump.

8 = a
Arthur's Pass is not a marine reserve. It is a place in the South Island.

9 = c
Kapiti Island Marine Reserve was named in 1992. There are two parts to the reserve - there is one part between Kapiti Island and the North Island and the other part is on the seaward side of the island.

10 = b
It is not a good idea to swim with your jeans on. Remember... be safe in the water and do what you oughta!

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