yr 2 sose qld mapping presentation week 3
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Queensland
What is special about Queensland?
By Katie Watson
Major Cities
Gold Coast Brisbane
Townsville Cairns
Rockhampton Cape York
Mackay Mount Isa
RiversBrisbane (SE): Bull sharks, cod
Diamantina (Western): Golden perch, yabbies. Cattle drink from it.
The Great Dividing RangeThe Great Dividing Range was formed some 300 million years ago when Australia collided with what is now parts of South America and New Zealand. The range has experienced significant erosion since.
It is the 3rd longest mountain range in the world.
It is 3,500 km long and runs the entire length of Australia’s east coastline.
The Great Barrier ReefWhat can you do there? Fishing, snorkelling and swimming
Home to 1,500 species of tropical fish and 400 types of coral
First began to grow 18 million years ago
Largest coral reef system in the world
Covers 344,000km in area
Symbols of Queensland
The State flower of Queensland is the Cooktown orchid
The State animal of Queensland is the Koala