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QuizMultiple Choice

Cultural Geography of Oceania and Antarctica

Question 10 • 2023-24 Virtual - World Cultures / Language - Spanish

What does “number 8 wire” mean to New Zealanders?

Answer
A
It represents the ingenuity of New Zealanders, who, it is said, can fix anything with some number 8 wire.
B
It represents the racial struggles between Europeans and Maori and the wire that was used to create barriers.
C
It represents the struggle of the bush, where number 8 wire was used to create rabbit-proof fencing.
D
It represents the idea that New Zealanders are outdoorsy and like to work on ranches.

Explanation

“Number 8 wire” is a New Zealand expression associated with practical ingenuity and resourcefulness. The idea is that people can improvise repairs or make useful things from whatever is at hand, including number 8 fencing wire. So the best answer is A, which describes fixing anything with number 8 wire.

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