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THE GREAT ARTESIAN BASIN

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 2mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Great Artesian Basin is commonly know as______?

a)

G.A.B

b)

The Big Dam

c)

G.O.B

d)

G.A.D

2.

Where is the G.A.B

a)

In China

b)

In Sydney

c)

In New Zeland

d)

In many Australian states

3.

How fraction of Australia's landmass has the G.A.B supported over the last century?

a)

2/5

b)

1/5

c)

3/80

d)

10/100

4.

When water seeps through cracks in the ground, where does it flow?

a)

Into Oceans & Creeks

b)

Into Rivers & Creeks

c)

Into Oceans & Rivers

d)

Into Oceans & Seas

5.

How much water can be loss through evaporation?

a)

90%

b)

75%

c)

95/100

d)

85/100

6.

Select all reasons for environmental damage

a)

Reduced pressure in some naturally occurring artesian springs

b)

Encouragement of the spread of pest plants and animals

c)

Flooding

d)

Land and water salinisation.

7.

On 12 May 2017 the Australian government announced how much money to be invested into water infrastructure?

a)

$8 million

b)

$8 billion

c)

$80 000 000

d)

$80 000

8.

Which is the G.A.B

a)
b)
c)
d)
9.

Select all ways the funding is used for?

a)

Piping

b)

Cleaning

c)

Drainage

d)

Water levels

10.

What from the G.A.B supports who_______?

a)

Cattle Farmers

b)

Car Factories

c)

Horse Riders

d)

Professional Racing

11.

When was the G.A.B

a)

1968

b)

1867

c)

1878

d)

1978