1.12 Vocabulary for Australia

define the Great Barrier Reef

• The Great Barrier Reef is a mountain range in Australia.
• The Great Barrier Reef is a desert located in Africa.
• The Great Barrier Reef is a freshwater lake in Canada.
• The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system in the world, located in Australia.

Why is the Great Barrier Reef significant?

• It is the largest coral reef system in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• It is known for its unique desert landscapes.
• It is the longest river in Australia.
• It is a popular tourist destination for scuba diving.

define climate change

• Climate change is the long-term change of temperature and typical weather patterns in a place.

• Climate change is a temporary change in weather conditions.
• Climate change refers to the increase in ocean levels only.
• Climate change is solely caused by volcanic eruptions.

define biodiversity

• Biodiversity is the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
• Biodiversity is the study of animal behavior in ecosystems.
• Biodiversity is the total number of organisms on Earth.
• Biodiversity refers to the number of species in a single organism.

define ecosystem

• An ecosystem is a collection of non-living materials.
• An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their physical environment interacting as a system.
• An ecosystem is a single organism living in isolation.
• An ecosystem is a type of plant species.

define conservation

• Conservation is the act of consuming resources without limits.
• Conservation refers to the process of urban development.
• Conservation is the responsible management and protection of natural resources.
• Conservation is the study of animal behavior in captivity.

define marine pollution

• Marine pollution is the introduction of beneficial substances into the sea.
• Marine pollution refers to the natural cycle of ocean currents.
• Marine pollution is the contamination of ocean or sea waters by harmful substances.
• Marine pollution is the process of cleaning ocean waters.

define drought

• A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall leading to water shortage.
• A type of plant that thrives in wet conditions.
• A seasonal change in temperature affecting crops.
• A sudden increase in rainfall causing flooding.

Select Australia

What is the main cause of coral bleaching?

• Higher ocean temperatures

• Not enough carbon dioxide is dissolved in ocean water

• Whales chewing on coral reefs

• Too much sunlight