Case study: The Queensland Coast

Question 1

The Great Barrier Reef facts (4)

Answer 1

1. 2000km long
2. Area 343,800km2
3. 2900 types of reefs
4. Worlds’ largest living stucture

Question 2

Problems (3)

Answer 2

1. 77,000 tonnes of nitrogen
2. 11,000 tonnes of phosphorous
3. 15m tonnes of sediments washed into coastal waters due to tourism, agriculture, recreational and commercial fishing

Question 3

Solution (3)

Answer 3

1. The Great Barrier Reef
2. Marine Park
3. Authority uses land use zoning for fishing and recreational, scientific research and management

Question 4

Aim (5)

Answer 4

1. Ensure permanent conservation
2. Provide protection for marine species
3. Seperate conflicting activities
4. Preserve some untouched area
5. Allow human to use as well as protect the reef