Doonside, New South Wales

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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

https://smallwhale.org/articles/doonside-new-south-wales

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 Doonside, New South Wales?City of Blacktown
2. What is the regional affiliation?Greater Western Sydney
3. What is the key landmarks?Featherdale Wildlife Park, Nurragingy Nature Reserve
4. What is Doonside and where is it located?Doonside is a suburb in Greater Western Sydney, about 40 kilometres west of Sydney's city centre.
5. What are the main nature attractions in Doonside?Featherdale Wildlife Park and Nurragingy Nature Reserve are the biggest natural spots where you can see Australian animals and walk on trails.

Urban Sprawl: The expansion of low-density development outwards from city centers into surrounding rural areas.
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