Outline for the English oral exam
[NAVN A] 9.c Risskovskole Date:
Overall topic: Australia
My topic: The Great Barrier Reef
Why did I choose this topic?
Personal interest
Fascinating pictures I’ve seen
A documentary I’ve watched
The corals are dying
What is the Great Barrier Reef?
The world’s biggest coral reef
Located on Australia’s north-eastern coast
Larger than the United Kingdom and Ireland combined.
Contains of over 3000 individual reef systems
One of the seven natural wonders of the world
Preserved area
Which Animals lives in the Great Barrier Reef?
Many species of fish, corals, snakes, dolphins, whales, sea turtles
The starfish “Crown of thorns” threatens the reef, deserted areas
Which popular Tourist attractions can you experience?
Glass bottom boat tours, diving, and snorkeling
Attracts over 2 millions visitors each year
Generates over 5-6 billion dollars per year
What threatens the Great Barrier Reef and what will happen in the future?
Warmer seas and climate changes lead to bleached corals
Stressed corals – algae’s leaves – white - die
The reef in 2050 – warmer seas, they will die unless the water cools
Sources:
Website: http://www.greatbarrierreef.org
Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EueBzS3kPe8
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