Centennial Parklands

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/centennial-parklands

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How big is Centennial Parklands?Approximately 360 hectares (890 acres)
2. Who wrote Centennial Parklands?Centennial Park & Moore Park Trust (Botanic Gardens and Centennial Parklands)
3. What is the location?Eastern suburbs of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
4. What is the constituent parks?Centennial Park, Moore Park, and Queens Park
5. Why are there rabbits and foxes in Centennial Parklands?Rabbits and foxes live in the park because they were brought to Australia and now live there. The park managers work to keep the wildlife balanced.
6. Where can I go cycling or horseback riding in Centennial Parklands?You can ride bikes, play sports, and even ride horses in Centennial Parklands. There are special places for cycling and several equestrian schools for horse riding.

Urban Ecosystem: A community of living organisms and their physical environment within a city, often adapted to human influence.
Biodiversity Corridor: A protected area of land or water that connects fragmented habitats, allowing wildlife to move between them.