The Great Barrier Reef Quiz

What is the Great Barrier Reef?

• A mountain range

• A desert

• A forest

• An underwater coral reef

How long does the Great Barrier Reef extend?

• 500 miles

• 1400 miles

• 1000 miles

• 2000 miles

Which of the following is NOT found living on the Great Barrier Reef?

• Starfish

• Sea turtles

• Giant clams

• Polar bears

Where is the Coral Sea located?

• Australia's Northeastern coast

• Australia's Northwestern coast

• Australia's Southwestern coast

• Australia's Southeastern coast

What gives the Coral Sea its name?

• The type of fish found there

• The shape of the islands

• The many coral reefs in its waters

• The color of the water

What is the primary threat to the Great Barrier Reef?

• Oil spills

• Climate change

• Tourism

• Overfishing

Which of the following activities is commonly done on the Great Barrier Reef?

• Desert safari

• Scuba diving

• Skydiving

• Mountain climbing

What type of ecosystem is the Great Barrier Reef considered to be?

• Marine

• Terrestrial

• Freshwater

• Arctic

What is a significant benefit of the Great Barrier Reef to marine life?

• It creates freshwater sources

• It reduces sea levels

• It increases ocean temperatures

• It provides a habitat for diverse species

What is the primary reason tourists visit the Great Barrier Reef?

• To experience its unique marine biodiversity

• To climb its mountains

• To explore its deserts

• To ski on its slopes