Greater Western Sydney

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Date:

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/greater-western-sydney

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. Where is Greater Western Sydney?Western metropolitan region of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2. How many people live in Greater Western Sydney?Estimated resident population of 2,288,554 (2017)
3. How big is Greater Western Sydney?5,800 square kilometers (2,200 sq mi)
4. What is the major centres?Parramatta, Liverpool, Blacktown, Campbelltown, Penrith
5. What is the key natural features?Blue Mountains (World Heritage-listed), Hawkesbury-Nepean River system, Warragamba Dam
6. Why are the Blue Mountains important?The Blue Mountains are a UNESCO World Heritage site with special plants and rocks, and they help shape the climate of the area.

UNESCO World Heritage Site: A place of outstanding universal value recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
Critically Endangered Ecosystem: A natural environment that is at very high risk of disappearing completely.
Demographic Profile: The statistical data describing the characteristics of a population, such as age, race, and income.
GDP (Gross Domestic Product): The total value of goods and services produced in a country or region in a specific time period.