Manawa: Mangroves

What is the Maaori name for Mangroves?

• Manawa

• Mawana

• Manakorou

• Manakorau

Mangroves are not found South of Kawhia and where else?

• Ohiwa Harbour

• Turanganui-a-Kiwa

• Tokomaru Bay

• Tauranga Harbour

How tall can Mangroves grow?

• 20 feet

• 16 feet

• 24 feet

• 12 feet

What form of energy is required for Photosynthesis?

• Sunlight

• Electricity

• Sound

• Heat

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Complete the following equation for Photosynthesis:

Water + CO2 --> ______ + _____

• Oxygen + Glucose

• Oxygen + Water

• Glucose + Water

• Water + Sunlight

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What is special about the seed of Mangroves?

• It germinates before dropping off the parent plant

• It has pretty blue leaves

• It can fly in the wind up to 20 km

• It undergoes photosynthesis in the dark

How is the seed of Mangroves dispersed (spread out)?

• Water

• Animals

• Wind

• Explosive

How do Bees and Mangroves interact?

• Bees pollinate Mangrove flowers in exchange for nectar

• Bees have their nests in Mangroves

• Bees use the leaves of Mangroves for hiding from predators

• Bees seek shade under the canopy of Mangroves during hot days

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-2

How do Mangroves and Mud Crabs interact?

• Mud Crabs' burrows ventilate the roots of the Mangrove tree

• Mud Crabs maintain the roots of Mangrove trees

• Mud Crabs live in the branches of the Mangrove trees

• Mud Crabs talk to the Mangroves to ensure no tree is left lonely

How did Maaori use the Mangrove tree traditionally?

• The dark mud was used to dye piupiu black

• The green lichens on the trunks were used to dye materials green

• The Mangrove forests were used as kai gathering grounds

• All of these options