3.1.1

How many years ago did the super continent Gondwana exist?

• 50 million years ago

• 100 million years ago

• 150 million years ago

• 200 million years ago

Flora and Fauna that are unique to an area are known as:

• Native

• Endemic

• Climatic variation

• Diverse species

Australia is the flattest continent

• true

• false

Australia has such a high percentage of endemic species due to:

• biological isolation

• climatic variations

• geological stability

Australian soil is very nutrient poor due to:

• biological isolation

• geological stability

• climatic variations

El Nino brings which of the following weather patterns

• Rain

• Snow

• Droughts

• Winds

La Nina brings which of the following weather patterns

• Droughts

• Heat

• Rain

• Cold weather

Which is the following is not a factor that has influenced the Australian Environment

• Biological isolation

• Climatic variations

• Geological stability

• Geological variations

How does Australian wildlife typically respond to El Nino and La Nina?

• Struggles during El Nino and thrives during La Nina

• Thrives during El Nino and struggles during La Nina

• Thrives during both El Nino and La Nina

• Struggles during both El Nino and La Nina

What are the consequences of La Nina in Australia?

• Decreased water reservoirs

• Reduced agricultural productivity

• Negative impact on the fishing industry

• Replenished water reservoirs