Government of Australia

What is the primary role of the Australian Government in environmental science?

• Regulating industrial emissions

• Conducting scientific research

• Funding private environmental projects

• None of the above

Which Australian government agency is responsible for meteorological data collection?

• CSIRO

• Bureau of Meteorology

• Australian Antarctic Division

• Geoscience Australia

How does the Australian government contribute to marine biology research?

• By establishing marine protected areas

• By funding international marine research

• By banning all fishing activities

• By privatizing marine resources

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What is the focus of the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)?

• Fossil fuel exploration

• Nuclear energy development

• Renewable energy innovation

• None of the above

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

Which of the following is a key environmental policy of the Australian Government?

• Carbon pricing

• Deforestation incentives

• Increased coal mining

• None of the above

What scientific method is used by the Australian government to monitor biodiversity?

• Satellite imagery

• Underwater drones

• Genetic engineering

• None of the above

Which Australian government initiative supports climate change adaptation?

• National Climate Resilience and Adaptation Strategy

• Coal Export Expansion Program

• Nuclear Energy Initiative

• None of the above

How does the Australian government support scientific education?

• By providing scholarships for STEM students

• By reducing science funding

• By limiting access to scientific journals

• None of the above

What is the role of the Australian Antarctic Division?

• Conducting research in Antarctica

• Mining resources in Antarctica

• Tourism development in Antarctica

• None of the above

Which Australian government body is responsible for geological surveys?

• Geoscience Australia

• CSIRO

• Bureau of Meteorology

• Australian Space Agency