CLEAN : Australia's bushfire crisis turns off tourists

The transcript discusses the impact of deserted streets on businesses, highlighting the challenges faced by communities. It emphasizes the resilience of Australians in recovering from devastating fires, which affected large areas, including the eastern seaboard and the Great Dividing Range.

What is the main reason the area has become a 'ghost town'?

• A new shopping mall opened nearby.

• A natural disaster affected the area.

• The government imposed a curfew.

• The weather has been unusually cold.

What is the primary concern for businesses in the area?

• Lack of new products.

• High rent prices.

• Increased competition.

• Absence of customers.

What was the temperature of the fire that melted brass scales?

• Exactly 900 degrees.

• Over 1000 degrees.

• Around 800 degrees.

• Below 500 degrees.

What does the melting of brass scales indicate about the fire?

• It was a controlled burn.

• It was a chemical fire.

• It was a minor fire.

• It was extremely intense.

How are Australians described in the context of the disaster?

• Unprepared.

• Overconfident.

• Resilient.

• Indifferent.

Which geographical area is mentioned as being affected?

• The southern islands.

• The western coast.

• The eastern seaboard.

• The central plains.

What is the overall message about the community's future?

• They will depend on foreign aid.

• They will relocate to other areas.

• They will recover with resilience.

• They will struggle indefinitely.