Great Ocean Road

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.

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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 long is the Great Ocean Road?Approximately 240 kilometers (150 miles)
2. When was the Great Ocean Road built?1932
3. What is the location?Southeastern coast of Victoria, Australia, stretching between Torquay and Allansford
4. What is the designation?Australian National Heritage List
5. Why was the Great Ocean Road built?It was built to give jobs to returned soldiers after WWI and to honor the soldiers who had fallen.
6. What are the Twelve Apostles?They are tall limestone stacks on the road, formed by waves and erosion, and their number changes over time.

Australian National Heritage List: A list recognizing places of outstanding national significance to Australia's natural or cultural heritage.
Coastal Erosion: The process by which coastlines are worn away by the action of waves, currents, and wind.
Returned Soldiers: Individuals who have served in the armed forces and have been discharged or released from duty.
War Memorial: A structure or monument dedicated to commemorating those who have died in war.