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Nelson Lakes National Park - Quiz
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  • 1. Which ecosystems can be found within Nelson Lakes National Park?
A) Alpine scree, wetlands, tussocklands, and upland mountain beech forests
B) Coral reefs and mangroves
C) Tropical rainforests
D) Deserts and savannas
  • 2. Which bird species in Nelson Lakes National Park is considered possibly extinct?
A) South Island robin
B) Yellow-crowned parakeet
C) Red-crowned parakeet (Kākāriki)
D) Western weka
  • 3. What impact have invasive wasps had on the park's ecosystem?
A) They have increased the population of native bird species.
B) They have no significant impact.
C) They have negatively impacted birds and insects that relied on honeydew production from beech forests.
D) They help control insect populations.
  • 4. Which rare plant species are listed as threatened in Nelson Lakes National Park?
A) Pittosporum patulum
B) Three species of beech mistletoe
C) Kākāriki karaka
D) Western weka
  • 5. What is the status of the kākāpō population in Nelson Lakes National Park?
A) They were introduced to the park in the 1900s.
B) They are thriving and common throughout the park.
C) They vanished around the beginning of World War I.
D) Their numbers have increased significantly since the 1800s.
  • 6. Which bird species is considered rare in the Nelson Lakes area?
A) South Island robin
B) Western weka
C) Yellow-crowned parakeet
D) Kererū
  • 7. What type of diet do South Island robins have in Nelson Lakes National Park?
A) They eat insects.
B) They are carnivorous, eating small mammals.
C) They primarily consume nectar.
D) They eat seeds and berries.
  • 8. Which bird species can often approach visitors within meters in Nelson Lakes National Park?
A) Western weka
B) Red-crowned parakeet
C) South Island robin
D) Kākāpō
  • 9. What is the conservation status of Pittosporum patulum in Nelson Lakes National Park?
A) Endangered
B) Extinct
C) Threatened
D) Common
  • 10. Which bird species was described as 'good eating' by Mary Thornton in the 1890s?
A) Yellow-crowned parakeet
B) Western weka
C) South Island robin
D) Kākāpō
  • 11. What is a notable behavior of younger South Island robins in Nelson Lakes National Park?
A) They have been known to stand on a person's boot.
B) They migrate seasonally within the park.
C) They build nests high up in trees.
D) They avoid human contact at all costs.
  • 12. What is the coloration of South Island robins in Nelson Lakes National Park?
A) Bright red and yellow plumage.
B) Grey with a white patch on their lower chest area.
C) Brown and green feathers.
D) Black and white stripes.
  • 13. Which bird species in Nelson Lakes National Park is considered stable?
A) Red-crowned parakeet
B) Kererū
C) Western weka
D) Kākāpō
  • 14. Which bird species in Nelson Lakes National Park is considered extinct within the park?
A) Yellow-crowned parakeet
B) South Island robin
C) Western weka
D) Orange-fronted parakeet (Kākāriki karaka)
  • 15. What is a threat to the nests of South Island robins in Nelson Lakes National Park?
A) Lack of food sources.
B) Climate change.
C) Natural predators like hawks.
D) Predation from introduced mammalian species.
  • 16. Which bird species was very common near Lake Rotoroa around 1900?
A) Red-crowned parakeet
B) Western weka
C) Yellow-crowned parakeet
D) Kākāpō
  • 17. What type of habitat do forests of mountain, red, and silver beech provide in Nelson Lakes National Park?
A) Habitat for South Island robins.
B) Habitat for threatened kākā and kākāriki.
C) Habitat for kererū.
D) Habitat for invasive wasps.
  • 18. What is a notable feature of the alpine flora in Nelson Lakes National Park?
A) It includes several rare species, with some listed as threatened or endangered.
B) It is dominated by desert vegetation.
C) It consists mainly of tropical plants.
D) It has no significant diversity.
  • 19. In what year was Nelson Lakes National Park established?
A) 1887
B) 1988
C) 1952
D) 1956
  • 20. Which of the following Māori nations have significance to the lands and waters of Nelson Lakes National Park?
A) Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō
B) Waikato-Tainui
C) Tūhoe
D) Ngāi Tahu
  • 21. What is the highest point in Nelson Lakes National Park?
A) Mount Travers at 2,338 metres (7,671 ft)
B) Mount Franklin at 2,340 metres (7,680 ft)
C) Mount Ella at 2,253 metres (7,392 ft)
D) Mount Magadalene at 2,187 metres (7,175 ft)
  • 22. What is the approximate total area covered by Nelson Lakes National Park?
A) 500 square kilometres (193 mi²)
B) 2,000 square kilometres (772 mi²)
C) 1,019 square kilometres (393 mi²)
D) 750 square kilometres (290 mi²)
  • 23. Which of the following is NOT a mountain range intersecting Nelson Lakes National Park?
A) The Ella Range
B) The Spenser Mountains
C) The Mahanga Range
D) The Travers Range
  • 24. What year was the first national park in New Zealand established?
A) 1956
B) 1975
C) 1930
D) 1887
  • 25. Which of these activities is popular in Nelson Lakes National Park?
A) Skiing
B) Rock climbing
C) Surfing
D) Camping
  • 26. Who was the first park ranger appointed at Nelson Lakes National Park?
A) Michael Brown
B) George Lyon
C) Richard Taylor
D) John Smith
  • 27. In which century did large populations of kākā exist in Nelson Lakes National Park?
A) 1700s
B) 1900s
C) 2000s
D) 1800s
  • 28. By what year had it become rare to see groups of more than five or six kākā in the park?
A) 2009
B) 1991
C) 1978
D) 1985
  • 29. Which valley was home to the greatest number of blue ducks in 1978–1985?
A) Matakitaki valley
B) Sabine valley
C) Travers valley
D) Glenroy valley
  • 30. In what year was a Cupola gecko observed near Cupola Hut?
A) 2021
B) 1968
C) 2007
D) 2019
  • 31. Where were four examples of the Cupola gecko found in 2021?
A) Matakitaki valley
B) Cupola Hut area
C) Travers valley
D) Sabine Valley
  • 32. What was the South Island long-tailed bat known as in 1900?
A) Endangered
B) A common sight
C) Rare
D) Extinct
  • 33. By what decade was the South Island long-tailed bat classified as 'rare'?
A) Early 1990s
B) 2000s
C) 1970s
D) 1980s
  • 34. Which lake has a smaller campground in Nelson Lakes National Park?
A) Lake Rotoroa
B) Lake Rotorua
C) Lake Rotoiti
D) Lake Angelus
  • 35. What is the most popular long-distance tramping route in Nelson Lakes National Park?
A) The Travers-Sabine Circuit
B) The Lake Rotoiti circuit
C) Mt. Robert
D) St. Arnaud Range
  • 36. How many Department of Conservation huts are in Nelson Lakes National Park?
A) 21
B) 19
C) 20
D) 22
  • 37. What is the name of the hut located just outside the park boundary, accessed via park trails?
A) Angelus
B) Robert Ridge
C) Speargrass
D) Kea
  • 38. What is Angelus Hut's elevation above sea level?
A) 1650 m
B) 1500 m
C) 2000 m
D) 1800 m
  • 39. Which route to Angelus Hut is considered one of the most dangerous in bad weather?
A) Lake Rotoiti circuit
B) Travers-Sabine Circuit
C) Waiau Pass
D) Robert Ridge route
  • 40. What should trampers be aware of to ensure safety in Nelson Lakes National Park?
A) The weather forecast
B) The park's opening hours
C) The nearest exit from the park
D) The number of huts available
  • 41. What can Lake Angelus be generally expected to do during winter months?
A) Be frozen over
B) Overflow its banks
C) Dry up completely
D) Become a popular swimming spot
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