Great Barrier Island

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/great-barrier-island

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How many people live in Great Barrier Island?939 people (2013 census)
2. How big is Great Barrier Island?285 square kilometers (110 sq mi)
3. How high is Great Barrier Island?Mount Hobson, 627 meters (2,057 ft) above sea level
4. What is the governing body?Auckland Council
5. What is the primary economic activities?Farming and tourism
6. What is Great Barrier Island and where is it located?Great Barrier Island, also called Aotea in Māori, is a large island in New Zealand. It sits about 100 kilometres northeast of Auckland in the Hauraki Gulf.

Māori: The indigenous people of New Zealand, whose culture and language are integral to the nation's identity.
Hauraki Gulf: A significant marine environment and natural harbor on the North Island of New Zealand, encompassing numerous islands.
Off-the-grid: A lifestyle characterized by independence from public utility services, particularly electricity and water.
Kauri Trees: Iconic New Zealand trees historically valued for their timber and resin, which were a significant resource.