The Great Barrier Reef Avoids “In Danger” Listing From UNESCO -

What makes the Great Barrier Reef special according to the text?

• It's the deepest reef in the world.

• It's the only reef visible from the moon.

• It's the biggest reef system in the world and visible from space.

• It's the only reef made entirely of coral.

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When was the Great Barrier Reef listed on UNESCO's World Heritage sites?

• 1990

• 2016

• 2001

• 1989

What organization is responsible for listing World Heritage sites?

• United Nations

• World Health Organization

• International Maritime Organization

• UNESCO

What are some threats to the Great Barrier Reef mentioned in the text?

• Pollution and overfishing

• Alien invasions

• Tourist activities

• Global peace

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What is coral bleaching?

• A process to clean and whiten coral for jewelry

• When coral turns white due to water warming up too much

• The natural lifecycle of coral

• A type of coral disease caused by bacteria

How many mass bleaching events have occurred since 2016?

• Four

• Five

• Three

• Two

What was UNESCO's 2021 recommendation for the Great Barrier Reef?

• To remove it from the World Heritage sites

• To list it as in danger

• To list it as a new wonder of the world

• To increase tourist activities

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What did the Australian government do in response to UNESCO's recommendation?

• Declared a national emergency

• Ignored the recommendation

• Closed the reef to tourism

• Attempted to change UNESCO's mind

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What was the outcome of UNESCO's reconsideration in 2022?

• The reef's status remained unchanged.

• The reef was not listed as in danger.

• The reef was removed from the World Heritage sites.

• The reef was listed as in danger.

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What future event are experts worried about that could affect the reef?

• An increase in shark populations

• Another big bleaching event

• The discovery of underwater oil reserves

• A decrease in water temperatures

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