Environmental Science, 10th Edition (Cunningham)

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Overview: Kapiti Island, p. 238

Having been isolated from other land masses for millions of years, New Zealand evolved a unique flora and fauna of endemic species. With no mammals and few predators, the islands had many species of flightless birds and other species that lacked the defenses developed by their relatives in other places. When Polynesian people reached these islands about 1,000 years ago, they introduced rats and began a process of ecological change that drove many species into extinction. European colonists brought thousands of more invasive species of both plants and animals that now overrun the landscape. Protecting native species has become a very difficult job.

In a few places—mostly on small, off-shore islands—New Zealand has eliminated most or all of the exotic, invasive species that threaten indigenous flora and fauna. One of these predator-free preserves is Kapiti Island. Using traps, poison, and professional hunters, all the feral pigs, goats, cats, rats, dogs, possums, ferrets, and other predators were eliminated. Ground-dwelling birds, such as the native Kiwi, were reintroduced. Native plant species that hadn't been seen for years resprouted from seeds stored in the ground.

1			How big is the island?
			A)	About 5 km by 2 km
			B)	About 7 km by 7 km
			C)	About 10 km by 2 km
			D)	About 15 km by 10 km
			E)	About 20 km by 15 km
2			How far is Kapiti from the mainland of the North Island?
			A)	About 1 km
			B)	About 3 km
			C)	About 5.5 km
			D)	About 7 km
			E)	About 10 km
3			What are the latitude and longitude of Kapiti? (Hint: Turn on 'Grid' under the View menu.)
			A)	The latitude is roughly 30oS and longitude is about 190oE.
			B)	The latitude is roughly 40oS and longitude is about 150oE.
			C)	The latitude is roughly 50oS and longitude is about 120oE.
			D)	The latitude is roughly 40oS and longitude is about 175oE.
			E)	The latitude is roughly 30oS and longitude is about 190oE.