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Grade 2 Uluru Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Uluru is a significant rock formation in the Northern Territory of Australia, known for its changing red color during sunrise and sunset. It is a sacred site for the Anangu people, who have lived in the area for thousands of years, and it became part of the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park after being returned to them in 1985. Climbing Uluru is prohibited to respect the cultural heritage of the site.

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Grade 2 Uluru Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Uluru is a significant rock formation in the Northern Territory of Australia, known for its changing red color during sunrise and sunset. It is a sacred site for the Anangu people, who have lived in the area for thousands of years, and it became part of the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park after being returned to them in 1985. Climbing Uluru is prohibited to respect the cultural heritage of the site.

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Uluru
Australian Features of Places

Uluru is a large rock formation located in the Northern Territory of Australia. It is famous for
its beautiful red colour, which changes at different times of the day, especially during
sunrise and sunset.

Uluru is a sacred site for the Anangu people, who are the traditional owners of the land.
They have lived in this area for thousands of years and have many stories and traditions
connected to Uluru.

Many visitors come to see Uluru each year. They can walk around the base of the rock or
take guided tours to learn more about its history and significance. The walk around the base
of Uluru is 9.4 kilometres.

In 1985, the Australian government returned Uluru to the Anangu people, and it is now part
of the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Visitors are encouraged to respect the cultural
heritage of the site, and climbing Uluru is no longer permitted, as it is considered
disrespectful by the Anangu.

1 In what Australian state or territory is Uluru located?


New South Wales Queensland
Northern Territory Western Australia

2 What happens to the colour of Uluru especially during sunrise and sunset?

3 Why is Uluru special?

4 Why are tourists no longer allowed to climb Uluru?

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