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10 Cards in this Set
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What are world heritage sites? |
Places of international significance that are protected |
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Why should they be protected? |
Unique Have universal significance Represent heritage |
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What does world heritage listing achieve? |
Government protection of special sites Raises awareness in people |
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What are the two types of world heritage sites? |
Natural Cultural |
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What is the selection criteria for natural sites? |
Significant stage in the earth's history Place of ongoing biological and ecological processes Great scenic beauty Habitat of endangered species |
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What is the selection critera for cultural sites? |
Architectural merit Creative genius Associated withuniversal ideas or beliefs Show traditional ways of life Represent culture |
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What three societies are responsible for the protection of the sites? |
UNESCO Heritage Council Governments |
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What does UNESCO do to help protect the sites? |
Sets rules conducts checks |
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What does the Heritage Council do to help protect the sites? |
Plans Gives permission Ensures everything is fine |
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What do governments do to help protect the sites? |
Pay for repairs and maintenance Security Enforces rules |
