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WorksheetsThe Great Barrier Reef
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 4mins
How many islands are in the Great Barrier Reef?
400
600
800
Who made the first recorded "discovery" of the Great Barrier Reef?
Captain James Cook
Captain William Bligh
Matthew Flinders
What does the Great Barrier Reef contain that makes it a popular site for millions of tourists every year?
Magnificent whale populations
Spectacular coral reefs
Fantastic shipwreck artifacts
The structure of the current reef is thought to be growing on top of:
dormant volcanoes
older reefs
the islands of Atlantis
There are 4000 types in the Great Barrier Reef. Who am I?
shrimp
whale
mollusc
How big can giant clams be in the reef?
up to 2 feet (0.6 meters)
up to 8 feet (2.4 meters)
up to 4 feet (1.2 meters)
How long does it take for a coral reef to regenerate after being destroyed by a crown-of-thorns starfish?
10 years
15 years
20 years
Which Australian body is charged with protecting the Reef?
the Australian Society for the Protection of the Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef Association of Marine Life Protectors
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
What activities are permitted in the marine park's general use zones?
swimming and diving only
fishing, boating and swimming
boating and fishing only
About one third of the marine park is protected by a "no-take" clause. What does this mean?
One cannot take food, drink or animals to such an area.
One cannot take anything from there, shells and fish included.
One cannot take any pictures there.
What pharmaceutical use are scientists researching using the coral species in the reef?
They are trying to develop a sunscreen using a part of the coral.
They are trying to develop a burns treatment using a part of the coral.
They are trying to develop a cure for eczema using a part of the coral.
