Cyclone Alfred
What was the name of the cyclone that affected Queensland and New South Wales?
Cyclone Alfred
what was one thing that kids were scared of loosing during the cyclone?
Power and Internet
Which two world leaders had a tense meeting at the White House?
Donald Trump (US president) and Volodymr Zelenskyy (Ulraine President)
Where did the space capsule land in Australia?
Koonibba Test Range In South Australia
Who was Pearl Gibbs?
An indigeous activists who fought for the rights of Aboriginal people in Australia
How long had it been since brisbane last experienced?
51 years since Cyclone Zoe
How did max's family prepare for the cyclone?
They stocked up on food, water and helped delivred families meals
What did Tonald Trump say was a reason for pausing US aid to Ukraine?
He claimed the US was spending too much money on other countries and wanted to prioritize Americas needs
What was the purpose of the experiment conducted inside the capsule?
to test wether medicine could be produced more effectively in space
What was the day of the mourning, and why was it significant?
A Protest on January 26 1938 making the 150th aniverssary of The First Fleet's
What precautions did Queensland premier take to protect people before the Cyclone hit?
Public transport was suspended, over a thousand schools were closed, supermarkets shut down and people were advised to take shelter
Why did some families nickname the Cyclone "Little Alfie?"
To make it seem less threataning and more like a harmless charecter
Why have European countries decided to increase there military spending?
They are worried that if Russia wins the war in Ukraine Vladimir Putin may invade other countries
How does gravity affect the way medicine is produced?
Gravity influences chemical reacions and how substances mix; in microgravity, medicines might be more affective or have fewer side affects
Why was Pearl Gibbs role on the Aborigines Welfare Board important?
She was the first and only indigenous wonam on the board and tried to change the system
Why is it difficult to predict the exact timing of a Cyclone?
Cyclones can change direction,speed, and intensity due to shifing weather patters, making predictions challenging
What were some of the ways families kept themselves entertained during the Cyclone?
They played board games, shared stories and spent time together similar to how families lived in the past without technology
How has the US historically influenced global conflicts and politics since World War II?
The US built military alliances, provided aid, and used its economic and military power to deter conflicts and promote democracy, particually to counter the influence of the Soviet Union
Why is Australia a good location for launching and retreiving spacecrafts?
it has wide, open spaces with low population density, making it safer and easier to track and recover space missions
What impact did the 1967 referendum have on Indigenous Aboriginals?
It allowed the federal government to make the laws for Indigenous people and included them in national cenus, helping to advance Indigenous rights
what are the long term effects of cyclones on communities and infrastructure?
Long-term affecys include damadge to homes, buisnesses, and power infustructure, distribution to local economies, increased flooding risk, and psycological trauma for affecte residents
How do communitys efforts, like delivering meals to neighbours, help during natural disasters?
They ensure vulnerable people have enough supplies, build a sense of soidarity, and help maintain morale during difficult times
What could be the possible global concequences if the US withdraws from its international alliences?
It could weaken global security, embolden agressive nations, cause instability in regions dependent on US support, and force allies to strengthen their own millitary defences
How could space researchs, like WW II capsule experiment, change the future of medicine on Earth?
It could lead to new drug discoveries, better treatments, and mre efficent pharmaceutical production, benefiting paitents world wide
How did Pearl Gibbs activism influence later indigenous rights movements in Australia?
She laid the groundwork for land rights, anti-descrimination policies, and greater political representation for indigenous Australians