Flora and Fauna
Name one feral pest in the Bogong High Plains.
Feral horses and deer
What National Park is Bogong situated in?
Alpine National Park
What technology do Australian ski resorts heavily rely on to counter shrinking snow seasons?
Snow making machines
Which greenhouse gas is the primary driver of global climate change?
Carbon Dioxide
Name one action that you can do to help towards climate change.
Turning off lights, reducing food waste, reducing plastic use, disposing of waste properly
What do Mountain Pygmy Possums eat?
Bogong Moths
The High Plains is at risk from what natural disaster over summer?
Bushfires
What temperature threshold is required for efficient snowmaking?
Below -2 degrees
What industry produces the most methane?
Agriculture (cows and sheep)
What absorbs carbon dioxide?
Trees, plants and soil
Snow gums grow between 1300 and 1800m above sea level. What will happen to their population with warming temperatures?
Decline.
They will only exist at higher levels, and therefore have less room to grow.
How does earlier snow melt affect water catchments (lakes, rivers, dams) in the Bogong High Plains?
Alters seasonal river flow
How does rising overnight temperature affect snow making machines?
Warmer nights severely limit the hours resorts can operate snowmaking equipment
Melting ice caps and glaciers
What gas does landfill (rubbish) release?
Methane gas
What critical mammal species in the Bogong High Plains is threatened by shorter winters?
The Mountain Pygmy-possum is critically endangered due to disrupted hibernation cycles.
How is electricity made in Bogong?
Hydropower
What are 2 economic (financial) risks of climate change to Falls Creek Resort?
Decreased revenue, loss of jobs
How does deforestation contribute to climate change?
Reduces the ability to absorb carbon dioxide
What is a carbon footprint?
The amount of greenhouse gas caused by an individual or company.
What risk do feral pests pose to the Bogong High Plains under warmer conditions?
Population growth, damage to soil and flora.
Warmer winters allow feral deer, pigs, and horses to survive more easily.
Name one negative about hydropower.
Alters river systems, stops fish migration, construction affects habitat
What other activities can Falls Creek offer adapt to shortening winters (less skiing)?
Mountain biking, hiking, and summer events.
Buying brand new clothes contributes 10% of climate change. What 2 effects does fashion have on the climate?
How does switching from fossil fuels to renewable energy help take action on climate change?
Renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydro do not release carbon dioxide when they generate electricity