Wollondilly Shire

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/wollondilly-shire

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 Wollondilly Shire?Southwest fringe of Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2. How many people live in Wollondilly Shire?Approximately 55,000 (as of recent estimates)
3. How big is Wollondilly Shire?Over 2,500 square kilometers
4. What is the capital of Wollondilly Shire?Picton is the primary administrative centre
5. What language do people speak in Wollondilly Shire?English
6. When was Wollondilly Shire built?7 March 1906

Peri-urban Local Government Area (LGA): A council area situated on the boundary of a major city, experiencing a mix of urban and rural influences.
Water Catchment: The geographical area from which surface water is collected and drained into a river, lake, or reservoir, crucial for water supply.
Amalgamation: The process of merging two or more entities, such as local government councils, into a single, larger entity.
Transition Zone: An area that serves as a boundary or link between two distinct regions or environments, such as urban and rural.