Sydney Harbour

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/sydney-harbour

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 Sydney Harbour?Port Jackson, New South Wales, Australia
2. How big is Sydney Harbour?Approximately 55 square kilometers (21 square miles)
3. What is the capital of Sydney Harbour?Sydney
4. When was Sydney Harbour built?European settlement began in 1788
5. What is the population (greater sydney)?Approximately 5.3 million people
6. Why is Sydney Harbour important to Indigenous Australians?The Gadigal and Wangal peoples have lived there for over 40,000 years, using its resources and sharing stories about the harbour.

Ria: A coastal inlet formed by the partial submergence of a river valley.
Estuarine Environment: A partially enclosed coastal body of brackish water with one or more rivers or streams flowing into it.
Maritime Operations: Activities related to the use of the sea for transport, trade, and recreation.
Environmental Stewardship: The responsible use and protection of the natural environment through conservation and sustainable practices.