One Small Island
What ocean is Macquarie Island located in?
Southern Ocean
How many metres are in 1 kilometre?
1000m
I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. What am I?
Which country has a maple leaf on its flag?
Canada
What caused Macquarie Island to rise above the ocean?
Movement of tectonic plates.
The tectonic plates pushing the ground up.
Which tool would be BEST to measure the length of a classroom?
Tape Measure
A farmer has 17 sheep. All but 9 run away. How many are left?
9
What is the name of the line that divides Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
Equator
Why is Macquarie Island important to scientists?
It helps scientists study Earth’s changes / geology / tectonic activity
Convert 4.5 km into metres.
4500m
If 2 parents have 6 sons, and each son has 1 sister, how many children are there?
7
What animal group do whales belong to?
Mammals
What invasive animals caused major damage to Macquarie Island’s ecosystem?
Rabbits, cats, rats, mice (accept some)
A walking trail is 3 km 250 m long. How many metres is this altogether?
3250m
If there are 3 apples and you take away 2, how many do you have?
2 (the ones you took)
What is David Attenborough famous for making?
Nature documentaries
Why do earthquakes still happen near Macquarie Island?
Because it is in an area where tectonic plates are still moving.
A ribbon is 750 cm long. How many metres is that?
7.5m
Before Mt Everest was discovered, what was the tallest mountain in the world?
What is the largest rainforest in the world?
Amazon Rainforest