Australian Conditions
East Coast
Black Summer Bushfires happened in what year?
2019
Name three nations that host a part of the Amazon
Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyanan, Suriname, French Guiana
What is the name of the Australian drought that lasted for 12 years?
Millennium Drought
How many states are in Australia?
6
NSW,QLD,VIC,WA,TAS,SA
What are the four new fire ratings?
Moderate, High, Extreme, Catastrophic
How much rainforest is cut down roughtly in 1 hour?
60 football fields
What dam is responsible for tamworths water supply?
Chaffey
What does Urbanization?
The people shifting from a rural to a urban (city) setting.
What is hotter a fire storm or the surface of the sun?
The sun is five times hotter
The storing of carbon by taking it out of the atmosphere. What is the scientific term for this process?
Sequestration
What is one response farmers had during the drought?
Adapted farming practices.
Diversified income sources.
Sought financial assistance and mental health support.
What two famous rivers make up Australias most important water source?
Murray and Darling
Green grass has a fuel load rating of ...
0
Do dolphins live in the Amazon?
Yes, pink ones.
During one of Australias worst droughts the agricultural sector shruck from 3% to...
1%!
What is the current population of Australia. In round numbers.
25-27 million
What does RFS stand for?
Rural Fire Service
spices, nuts, bananas, coffee, rice, and cocoa.
timber, fibers, resins, dyes, and rubber
What is one response local government had during the drought?
Imposed water restrictions.
Organized community support initiatives.
Invested in water infrastructure projects.