CS 13.3 Blue Mountains Flashcards
How many UNESCO sites are there (1)
- Over 1000 sites
Amount of plant families and species in Blue Mountains (2)
- 152 plant families
- 1500 species
When did Blue mountains become UNESCO world heritage site (1)
2000
Unique species and flora to Blue Mountains (2)
- Platypus (species)
- Wollemi (flora)
Why was becoming a UNESCO site important for Blue Mountains (2)
- Biodiversity was at risk
- Due to large human footprint
UNESCO have had a positive impact on the environment by awarding __________ around the world with “___________” status; protecting the site from the ________ and preserving what makes the place _________.
- Over 1000 sites
- “World Heritage Site”
- human footprint
- unique and noteworthy
How much land has UNESCO protected at the Blue Mountains (1)
- 270,000 hectares
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This is a good example of how UNESCO have protected an area of __________ from the ___________ can bring. This exemplifies how globalisation can be a force for good, more people from around the world can still visit these stunning locations and “__________” status brings ____________
- great environmental significance
- damaging consequences globalisation
- “World heritage site”
- awareness to these sites, while habitats are protected.
Although human footprint gave __________ to the Blue Mountains, it was not sustainable long term as _______________________ was being tarnished and if the site loses its unique qualities, _____________________ , as well as ___________ damage. With UNESCO, thiis is prevented and the site _________________.
- short-term economic prosperity
- the habitat people payed money to visit
- the economic benefits will be lost
- widespread enviornmental
- is enviornmentally and economically sustainable long term
Example of something people do at the blue mountains (3)
- Follow walking routes
- E.g. walking nearby Katoomba Falls
- Which is a spectacular waterfall
