Gold Rush

What method of gold mining involved using a water channel to separate gold particles from dirt and gravel?

• Cradling
• Panning
• Sluicing
• Digging deep mine shafts

What environmental impact did gold mining have during the Australian Gold Rush?

• Increased pollution and destruction of natural habitats
• Stagnant environmental conditions
• No environmental impact
• Decreased pollution and preservation of natural habitats

What did the Australian Gold Rush serve as a reminder of?

• The decline of the economy
• The tenacity and determination of those who sought their fortunes
• The lack of impact on the environment
• The decline in cultural diversity

What were the environmental consequences of gold mining during the Australian Gold Rush?

• No significant environmental impact
• Increased forestation and improved soil quality
• Deforestation, soil erosion, and pollution of rivers and streams
• Decreased pollution of rivers and streams

What was a result of the Australian Gold Rush in terms of population growth?

• Stagnant population with no significant changes
• Decreased population
• No impact on population
• Increased population

What impact did the Australian Gold Rush have on the population of existing towns?

• Decreased population
• Stagnant population with no significant changes
• No impact on population
• Increased population

What did the Australian Gold Rush contribute to the multicultural fabric of the nation?

• Decreased cultural diversity
• Influx of immigrants from diverse backgrounds
• Led to a decline in the population
• Caused a decrease in immigration

What method of gold mining involved swirling dirt and gravel in a pan to separate gold particles?

• Cradling
• Sluicing
• Panning
• Digging deep mine shafts

What was the economic impact of the Australian Gold Rush?

• Decreased economy and widespread poverty
• No impact on the economy
• Stagnant economy with no significant changes
• Increased economy and wealth

What method of gold mining involved using a wooden box to separate gold particles from dirt and gravel?

• Cradling
• Sluicing
• Digging deep mine shafts
• Panning