OPEN CUT COAL -

The video, reported by Leslie Mitchell, discusses the significance of coal in the news, focusing on New South Wales' open-cut mines in Australia. It highlights the challenges of distributing surface coal to industrial centers, particularly the effort required to transport it over the Blue Mountain gradients. Additionally, the video briefly touches on the large-scale approach to chicken farming in Australia.

What is the main reason coal is frequently mentioned in the news according to the video?

• It is the cheapest energy source.

• It is a renewable resource.

• Coal is scarce and in high demand.

• There is a global surplus of coal.

Where does part of Australia's coal supply come from as mentioned in the video?

• Open-cut mines in New South Wales

• Surface mines in Queensland

• Deep-sea mining operations

• Underground mines in Victoria

What is a significant challenge in the coal industry discussed in the video?

• Transporting coal to industrial centers

• Reducing mining costs

• Finding skilled labor

• Maintaining coal quality

How many engines are required to haul 2,000 tonnes of coal up the Blue Mountain gradients?

• Three engines

• Two engines

• One engine

• Four engines

What is notable about Australian chicken farming as mentioned in the video?

• It is highly mechanized.

• It is done on a small scale.

• It is primarily for local consumption.

• It is conducted in a big way.