Australia Flashcards
Population of Australia
26.6million
Currency
Australian dollar =50p
Capital of Australia
Canberra
Most populated cities
Sydney
Melbourne
Adelaide
Brisbane
Perth
Canberra
Darwin
Hobart
States and Territories
Western Australia
Queensland
New South Wales
Victoria
South Australia
Tasmania
Northern Territory
Australian Capital Territory
Continent
Oceania/Australasia
Life expectancy
83
Adult literacy
> 95%
% of population under nourished
<5%
Gross National income (GNI)
$54910
Cell phones per 100 people
110.6
Where do we find most of Australia’s population
Mostly found on edge/coastal areas
Where is the least amount of people
Found in the centre and the north
Australia rainfall pattern
Unevenly spread, least rainfall in centre and west.
Wetter on the coasts
Facts about Great Barrier Reef
One of 7 natural wonders of the world
2 million visitors a year
Worlds largest living structure/ it can be seen from space
Largest coral reef 2300 miles
1625 species of fish - 10% of worlds total
Species of the Great Barrier Reef
Clown fish
Cone snail
Green sea turtle - spend most of lives under water
Coral and anemones
Tiger shark - second in attacking humans
Dugong - worlds largest population
What is coral bleaching?
It is caused when sea temperatures rise
Warmer waters prevent the coral from getting energy
Regular bleaching causes the coral stress and it will eventually die
About 50% of the Great Barrier Reef has already died
Threats to Australia’s oceans
Warmer seas
Plastic and other waste
Invasive species
Ways to protect the Great Barrier Reef
Local:
When diving don’t touch
Use safe sunscreen
Safe boating reducing damage
Remove plastic
Global:
Use less energy
Educate
Pick up litter
Conserve water
