Australia Flashcards
here’s a reminder to study the Australia map because i can’t add images :(
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How many visitors are attracted annually to the Great Barrier Reef
1.5 million tourists
How much money does the Great Barrier Reef contribute to the Northeastern Australian economy annually?
$1 billion AUS ($837 million CAD)
How many individual reefs, fringing reefs, islands and coral cays make up the Great Barrier Reef?
2500 individual reefs, 850 fringing reefs, 600 islands, and 300 coral cays
when was the Great Barrier Reef marine park created? why was it created?
the park was created in 1975 to ensure the reefs long-term survival and production from exploitation by tourism, fishing, and mining.
what occurred in 1981?
In 1981, the reef was designated a World Heritage Site by the united nations
What has happened with tourists visits since the 1980’s?
In the 1980’s, tourist bed spaces on the reef grew from 785 to over 2400. Charted vessels increased from 135 to 325. Tourists increased from 150,000 to over 1.1 million visited-days a year
Western Australia is made up of how many regions
Western Australia is made up of 11 regions
How much land does Western Australia cover?
Western Australia covers over 2.5 million square kilometers
How many visitors are tractor annually to the Great Barrier Reef
1.5 million tourists are annually attracted to the Great Barrier Reef.
When was the great barrier, reef marine park created? why?
The great barrier reef, marine park was created in 1975 to ensure the reefs, long-term survival and to protect from exploration by tourist, fishing and mining
What is being done to protect the great barrier reef?
To protect the great barrier reef, the great barrier reef, Marine Park authority, has introduced park zoning. Park zoning reserve some areas of the great barrier reef for the enjoyment and appreciation by the public and preserved other areas in their natural state, undisturbed by humans, except for the purpose of scientific research.
How much money does the great barrier contribute to the economy annually?
The great barrier reef contribute AU$1 billion (which is $137 million CDN) annually to the economy
Where is kangaroo island?
Kangaroo island is just off Australia south coast near Adelaide
How many tourist visit kangaroo island each year?
150,000 tourists visit kangaroo island each year
