Marine Reserve Quiz

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2. The Kermadec Islands marine reserve surrounds the Kermadec Islands. How far away are the Kermadec Islands from the Bay of Islands?
a - 930 kilometres
b - 390 kilometres
c - 90 kilometres
d - 30 kilometres

3. The Marine Reserves Act was passed by the New Zealand government in which year?
a - 1917
b - 1971
c - 1990
d - 1997

4. Under the Marine Reserves Act, who is responsible for looking after New Zealand's marine reserves?
a - The Fire Department
b - The Department of Conservation
c - The Ministry for the Environment
d - The  Prime Minister

5. If you see anyone dumping waste into a marine reserve, who should you call?
a - The Department of Conservation
b - A tow truck
c - The Ministry for the Environment
d - The fire brigade

6. What is the name of the marine reserve near Gisborne?
a - Mayor Island (Tuhua)
b - Long Bay-Okura
c - Te Awaatu Channel (The Gut)
d - Te Tapuwae o Rongokako

7. Which of these things are you NOT allowed to do in a marine reserve?
a - Make sandcastles
b - Scuba dive
c - Dump Rubbish
d - Swim

8. Which of these is not a marine reserve?
a - Arthur's Pass
b - Kapiti
c - Poor Knights Islands
d -  Cape Rodney-Okakari Point

9. What year was the Kapiti Island Marine Reserve named?
a - 1900
b - 1929
c - 1992
d - 2092

10. When you are swimming there are some things you should do. Which one of these would not be a good thing to do?
a - Swim with a friend
b - Swim with your jeans on
c - Swim between the surf patrol flags
d - Learn how to use a snorkel and facemask properly.

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