New Zealand Geography

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. Which river runs through the city of Hamilton? Waikato Kaipara Clutha Waimea

2. What is the name of the body of water separating South Island from Stewart Island? Foveaux Strait Bass Strait Cook Strait Blind Channel

3. What is New Zealand's highest mountain? Answer: (Two Words)

4. Which area of New Zealand gets the most rainfall? Northland Fiordland Southland Canterbury

5. True or False: Lake Taupo, in the central North Island, is actually the remnants of a volcano. True False

6. Which New Zealand city has the highest population? Wellington Auckland Christchurch Dunedin

7. What is the longest river in the South Island? Paringa Waimakariri Clutha Waimea

8. What is the name of the main dividing mountain range in the South Island? Answer: (Two Words)

9. In which region are the Waitomo Caves located? Otago Northland Waikato Manawatu

10. Where is Farewell Spit located? Bottom of South Island Bottom of North Island Top of North Island Top of South Island