FLOODS

The video discusses severe floods in New South Wales, Queensland, and Central Australia, comparing them to the 1955 Hunter River floods. It highlights the impact on both humans and animals, particularly in Maitland, where destruction was widespread. The government is organizing relief and rescue operations for those affected.

Which regions in Australia experienced the worst floods in living memory?

• South Australia and Australian Capital Territory

• Western Australia and Northern Territory

• New South Wales, Queensland, and Central Australia

• Victoria and Tasmania

What natural phenomenon held back the floodwaters during the torrential rains?

• Tidal waves

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic eruptions

• Landslides

The floods at Maitland in 1955 are compared to the current floods. What was a significant consequence of these floods?

• Raging torrents and loss of human life

• Discovery of new animal species

• Improved transportation infrastructure

• Increased agricultural production

How did animals react to the floods according to the transcript?

• They forgot natural enmities and struggled for survival

• They migrated to other regions

• They became more aggressive

• They were unaffected by the floods

What was the government's response to the increasing toll of the floods?

• They declared a state of emergency

• They ignored the situation

• They initiated a massive relief and rescue operation

• They increased taxes