Part 1/2 - Questions
Part 1/2 - Vocab
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Part 3/4 - Vocab
General Questions
100
How far away are the Ogasawara Islands from central Tokyo?
About 1,000 kilometers
100
keep carefully (a valuable or valued item). 宝物
Treasure
100
How were the green anole lizards introduced to the islands?
as pets or cargo ships
100
a small arthropod animal that has six legs and generally one or two pairs of wings. 昆虫
insect
100
True of False - The Ogasawara islands are part Tokyo
True
200
When did the Ogasawara Islands become a World Natural Heritage Site?
2011
200
far away from other places, buildings, or people; remote. 孤立した
Isolated
200
Why do visitors need to wipe off the mud from their shoes?
To remove any nonnative seeds
200
goods carried on a ship, aircraft, or motor vehicle.
貨物
Cargo
200
How many plant species are present on the Ogasawara Islands?
About 500
300
The Ogasawara Islands are also know as the what?
The Galapagos of the East
300
travel through (an unfamiliar area) in order to learn about it. 探検する
Explore
300
When visitors enter protected areas, they need to be accompanied by who?
a nature guide
300
the unit of reproduction of a flowering plant, capable of developing into another such plant. 種
seed
300
True or False - You can leave the Ogasawara Islands any time you want during the week
False
400
What were the main reasons the Ogasawara Islands became a World Natural Heritage Site?
Unique evolution process and rich ecosystem
400
originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native. 固有の
Indigenous
400
Why is the Ogasawara Islands facing a serious problem?
The invasion by nonnative animals and plants
400
in need of special care, support, or protection because of abuse or neglect. 傷付きやすい
Vulnerable
400
How long ago were the Ogasawara Islands formed?
*Hint - Its over 40 Million years!*
48 Million years ago
500
According to the text, what do the people who live on the islands appreciate?
The designation (World Natural Heritage Site)
500
recognize the full worth of somthing. ありがたく思う
Appreciate
500
What do the rules on the Ogasawara Islands conserve?
The environment of the islands.
500
not indigenous or native to a particular place.
原生でない
nonnative
500
When were the Ogasawara Islands first discovered?
*Hint - 159#*
1593