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Name: Anieka Miller

Grade: 6s

Teacher: Mr. Pryce

Subject: Social Studies


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INTRODUCTION

This project is about the country of New Zealand. The project includes the

countrys coordinates, information about its climate/weather, and its EconomyAlso included is its Physical features, Political divisions and information on th

countrys history.

The project is a basic summary of the country of New Zealand and all its aspec


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Table Of Contents

Topic PageCountrys Location.1

Countrys Climate..2

Economic Activities/Resources.3

Physical Features...4

Countrys Political Division..5

Countrys history6

Acknowledgement..7

Bibliography...8


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Countrys Location

Coordinates

41.4395 S, 172.1936 EThe above information reads that globally the country of New Zealand is locat

at 41.4395 degrees South and 172.1936 degrees East.

Hemisphere

New Zealand is found in the Southern Hemisphere; but to be more specific it c

be found in the South Eastern part of the world.

Relation to Continent

The closest Continent to the country of New Zealand is the Island Continent of

Australia which New Zealand is South-east of.

Water bodies Surrounding New Zealand

The Two most water bodies that surround New Zealand are the Tasman Sea an

Pacific Ocean.


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Map of Global Showing New Zealands Locatio


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Countrys Climate

What is Climate?

Climate this is the weather conditions of an area over a long period.

What is Weather?

The state of the atmosphere at a place at a specific time.

Climate and weather in New Zealand

Climatic Zones

New Zealand is located in the temperate Zone which means it has a temperate Climatic

Zone. New Zealand's weather system is complex and varied, from the subtropical far no

to the cooler south.

Key Factors

Key Factors which influences New Zealand weather/climate are its Mountain ranges, coa

areas, hills, plains and forests.

Climate effects on Clothing

Climate effects on Food

Climate effects on Housing

Climate effects on Sports


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Average temperaturesMountain ranges, coastal areas, hills, plains and forests the New Zealand environment is as diverse as it is beautiful. The N

Zealand summer lasts from December until February, bringing high temperatures and sunshine, while

June, July and August are generally the coldest months.

New Zealand's weather system is complex and varied, from the subtropical far north to the cooler south. Overall, the temperatu

New Zealand is moderate, seldom reaching temperatures above 35C or dropping below -10C.

Frosts can occur anywhere in the country. The warmest months of the year are January and February, and the coldest month

usually July. The hottest temperature on record is 42C (Marlborough), with the lowest being -22C (Christchurch and Rangiora


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Rainfall

New Zealand climates range from semi-arid in Central Otego, with around 300 mm of rain a year, to decidedly we

to 8000 mm) in places west of the Southern Alps. Most New Zealand cities receive between 650 mm (as

in Christchurch) and 1500 mm (Whangarei) of precipitation annually.[1]

[edit]Snowfall

Snow is common in New Zealand's South Island and southern parts of the North Island, and extremely rare in the

northern parts of the North Island, with one snowfall in Auckland in 2011 after a period of 40 years where none

occurred.

[edit]Temperature

Summer: In the mid-twenties Celsius over most of the country. May rise to 30C - 35C in the east, often due to

the Fohn winds.

Winter: Generally between ten and fifteen Celsius in the North Island, five and ten Celsius in the South Island. The

lowest temperature ever recorded was -25.6C at Manfully in Otego in 1903.[2]

[edit]Tropical cyclones

New Zealand is hit by a tropical cyclone once every eight to nine years. Cyclone Bola was one of the costliest cyc

in the history of New Zealand, causing severe damage as an extra tropical cyclone when it passed near the count

March 1988.
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Food in new Zealand


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Cloths in new Zealand


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House in new Zealand

Sport in Zealand

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