Great Barrier Reef Quiz

Where is the Great Barrier Reef located?

• New South Wales

• Tasmania

• Queensland

• Victoria

How long does the Great Barrier Reef stretch?

• 1,500 km

• 2,300 km

• 4,000 km

• 3,000 km

Approximately how many known species are found in the Great Barrier Reef?

• Over 5,000

• Over 1,000

• Over 9,000

• Over 12,000

Which two Australian states combined are smaller than the Great Barrier Reef?

• Queensland and New South Wales

• Northern Territory and ACT

• Victoria and Tasmania

• Western Australia and South Australia

In what year was the Great Barrier Reef declared a World Heritage Area?

• 1975

• 2000

• 1981

• 1990

What is one method used to experience the Great Barrier Reef?

• Desert safari

• Mountain climbing

• Snorkeling

• Skiing

What is one of the main threats to the Great Barrier Reef?

• Overfishing

• Mining

• Deforestation

• Air pollution

What is coral bleaching?

• Corals turning white due to stress

• Corals growing rapidly

• Corals being harvested

• Corals changing color seasonally

What is a significant human impact on the Great Barrier Reef?

• Coastal development

• Urbanization

• Space exploration

• Desertification

What is being done to help the Great Barrier Reef?

• Expanding urban areas

• Investing in research

• Building more hotels

• Increasing fishing quotas