World Heritage

Question 1

What are the WH selection criteria for shark bay?

Answer 1

VII, VIII, IX, X

Question 2

What is selection criteria VII?

Answer 2

Contain superlative natural phenomena or areas of exceptional natural beauty and aesthetic importance.

Question 3

What is selection criteria VIII?

Answer 3

Outstanding examples representing major stages of earth’s history; record of life, significant geological processes in the development of landforms, or significant geomorphic or physiographic features

Question 4

What is selection criteria IX?

Answer 4

Outstanding examples representing significant ecological and biological processes and development of terrestrial, fresh water, coastal and marine ecosystems and communities of plants and animals

Question 5

What is selection criteria X?

Answer 5

To contain important and significant natural habitats for in-situ conservation of biological diversity, including those containing threatened species of outstanding universal value from the point of view of science or conservation.

Question 6

What are the WH selection criteria for Ningaloo National Park

Answer 6

VII, VIII, X

Question 7

What are the WH selection criteria for Purnululu National Park

Answer 7

VII, VIII