The Big Dry Drought in Australia

What natural phenomenon caused "The Big Dry" drought in Australia from 2002 to 2009?

• La Niña

• El Niño

• Monsoon

• Cyclone

Which region in Australia became hotter and drier due to El Niño?

• Western Australia

• Northern Australia

• Eastern Australia

• Southern Australia

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

How much drought relief did farmers receive per day from the government?

• $1.5m

• $1.7m

• $2.0m

• $2.5m

What was one of the social consequences of the drought in rural areas?

• Increased employment

• Lack of water

• Improved healthcare

• Better education

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%

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

What environmental change occurred due to the drought?

• Forests expanded

• Grassland turned to scrubland

• Rivers flooded

• Deserts shrank

What was one of the sustainable responses to the drought?

• Building more dams

• Subsidising rainwater storage for homes

• Increasing fossil fuel use

• Expanding urban areas

What was the impact on tourism due to the drought?

• Tourism increased

• Tourism was unaffected

• Tourism was negatively impacted

• Tourism remained stable