New 7 Wonders of Nature

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/new-7-wonders-of-nature

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. What is the initiative period?2007 - 2011
2. What is the organizer?New 7 Wonders Foundation, founded by Bernard Weber
3. How were the wonders chosen?People from many countries could vote on the internet. Over 100 million votes were counted, so the places that got the most votes became the wonders. The voting was open to everyone, not just experts.
4. Why is voting important for these wonders?Voting lets ordinary people decide which natural sites are special. It helps people feel proud of the Earth and can bring more attention to protecting those places.

Democratic Process: A system of governance where citizens have the power to vote and influence decisions.
Ecological Hub: A location that is vital for supporting a wide variety of plant and animal life.
Conservation: The protection and careful management of natural resources and environments.
Geological Forces: Natural processes, like erosion and tectonic plate movement, that shape the Earth's surface.