
The Big Dry Drought in Australia
Authored by Jo Yates
Geography
9th Grade

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What natural phenomenon caused "The Big Dry" drought in Australia from 2002 to 2009?
La Niña
El Niño
Monsoon
Cyclone
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which region in Australia became hotter and drier due to El Niño?
Western Australia
Northern Australia
Eastern Australia
Southern Australia
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What percentage of agriculture and irrigated crops were affected during "The Big Dry"?
20% agriculture and 50% irrigated crops
40% agriculture and 70% irrigated crops
60% agriculture and 80% irrigated crops
30% agriculture and 60% irrigated crops
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How much drought relief did farmers receive per day from the government?
$1.5m
$1.7m
$2.0m
$2.5m
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one of the social consequences of the drought in rural areas?
Increased employment
Lack of water
Improved healthcare
Better education
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What economic impact did the drought have on water bills in 2008?
Water bills decreased by 10%
Water bills remained the same
Water bills rose 20%
Water bills rose 50%
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happened to dairy farms as a result of the drought?
Dairy farm numbers doubled
Dairy farm numbers halved
Dairy farm numbers remained the same
Dairy farm numbers increased slightly
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