Hamilton Island Environmental Features

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🌿 Part 1: Hamilton Island's Flora and Fauna

1. What does the word "flora" mean?

Animals that live on the island

Plants that grow on the island

Rocks and sand on the island

2. What does the word "fauna" mean?

Plants that grow on the island

Animals that live on the island

Water around the island

3. Which of these are examples of Hamilton Island's flora? (Tick all that apply)

Tropical palm trees

Sea birds

Coral reefs

Native flowering plants

4. A coral reef is an important __________ for many sea creatures.

habitat

weather

temperature

5. Complete the sentence: An ecosystem is made up of all the __________ and __________ living together in one place.

An ecosystem is made up of all the _________________ and _________________ living together in one place.

6. Why are Hamilton Island's environmental features important? Write 2-3 sentences.

7. What might happen if the coral reefs around Hamilton Island were damaged? Explain your thinking.

8. List three ways people can help protect Hamilton Island's plants and animals:

1. _________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________

3. _________________________________________________

9. Draw and label one plant OR one animal you would find on Hamilton Island. Write one sentence about why it's important.

This is important because: _________________________________

_____________________________________________________

10. Extension: If you were a park ranger on Hamilton Island, what would you do to keep the environment healthy?