New South Wales Announces Investigation Into Cause Of Bushfires

An independent investigation is set to explore the causes and responses to the devastating bushfires in Australia, focusing on factors like climate change and human activity. The fires, unprecedented in scale, have been fueled by drought, high winds, and extreme heat, with the Indian Ocean dipole playing a significant role. The investigation will begin soon, aiming to leave no stone unturned in understanding and addressing the crisis.

What is the primary focus of the six-month inquiry into the bushfires?

• To investigate international aid efforts

• To evaluate the effectiveness of firefighting equipment

• To examine causes, preparation, and response to bushfires

• To assess the economic impact of the fires

How many bush and grass fires were reported by the New South Wales Fire Service as of Thursday afternoon?

• 45

• 63

• 58

• 72

What did NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian emphasize about the scale of the fires?

• They are manageable with current resources

• They are decreasing in intensity

• They are unprecedented and require thorough investigation

• They are similar to previous years

Which environmental phenomenon is mentioned as a dominant reason for the heat wave affecting Australia?

• Pacific Decadal Oscillation

• Indian Ocean dipole

• La Niña

• El Niño

What are some of the environmental conditions that have fueled the bushfires?

• Snowfall and high humidity

• Drought, high winds, and extreme heat

• Heavy rainfall and low temperatures

• Calm winds and moderate temperatures