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By:Hajie Tamorite, Andrei Chan and Jarlon Beltejar

Deep Cove Information

The Power StationCHAPTER 1

Key dates

•1964Construction begins

•1972Manapouri fully opera-tional

•2002Second tailrace tunnel completed

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Building The Manapouri Power Station

The construction of the Manapouri hydro station or power station was a huge achievement. This project took 1,800 engineers eight years to complete, in harsh weather.

The project involved constructing the power station 200 metres below a granite mountain.

The project was completed with drill and blast excavation methods. These method helped to carve through the Fiordland rock.

Inside the Manapouri power station.

Review 1.

Check Answer

When was the Manapouri Hydro Staion was fully functional?

A. 1950

B. 1972

C. 1980

D. 2000

CHAPTER 2Waterfalls

Some Of The Waterfalls In Deep Cove

1. Helena Falls 2. Hanging Valley Falls

A Waterfall is a cascade of water falling from a height, formed when a river or stream flows over a cliff or steep incline. Waterfalls could be formed by earthquakes, gla-ciers, volcanoes and water erod-ing rock. Some examples of wa-terfalls you might see in Deep Cove are Helena Falls, Hanging

Valley Falls and many more you will encoun-ter during the boat trip to Mana-pouri.

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A formation of a waterfall

A course of a waterfall

CHAPTER 3Wildlife Some unusual large birds live in New Zealand’s forests. They include: • weka • takahē • kererū (wood pigeons) • kākāpō • kākā

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Wildlife & VegetationA video of a weka wandering around

The wildlife in Deep Cove includes dol-phins, seals and many native birds. Deep Cove is surrounded with beech trees and other species of native trees.

FISHINGCHAPTER 4

FISHING

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Fishing in Deep Cove is real fun. Catching varieties of fish such as Jock Stewart, sharks, spotties and many more species.

But you will need a rod, patience and a boat.

Cascade

Related Glossary Terms

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NounA small waterfall, typically one of several that fall in stages down a steep rocky slope.

Verb(of water) Pour downward rapidly and in large quantities: "water was cascading down the stairs".

Synonymswaterfall - fall - cataract

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Construction


Noun 1. The building of something, typically a large structure. 2. Such activity considered as an industry.

Synonymsbuilding - structure - erection - edifice - fabric


Eroding


Verb 1. (of wind, water, or other natural agents) Gradually wear away (soil, rock, or land). 2. (of soil, rock, or land) Be gradually worn away by such natural agents.


Excavation


Noun 1. The action of excavating something, esp. an archaeological site. 2. A site that is being or has been excavated.

Synonymsdig - digging


Granite


Noun 1. A very hard, granular, crystalline, intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and often used as a building... 2. Used in similes and metaphors to refer to something very hard and impenetrable.


Hydro


NounA hydroelectric power plant.

AdjectiveRelating to or denoting hydroelectricity.


Incline


VerbFeel willing or favorably disposed toward (an action, belief, or attitude): "inclined to accept".

NounAn inclined surface or slope, esp. on a road, path, or railway: "the road climbs a long incline".

Synonymsverb. tilt - lean - bend - bow - tip - tend - decline - stoopnoun. inclination - gradient - tilt - pitch - descent - lean


Precipice


NounA very steep rock face or cliff, typically a tall one.

Synonymsabyss - cliff - chasm - gulf


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