WorksheetsTHE GREAT ARTESIAN BASIN
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 2mins
The Great Artesian Basin is commonly know as______?
G.A.B
The Big Dam
G.O.B
G.A.D
Where is the G.A.B
In China
In Sydney
In New Zeland
In many Australian states
How fraction of Australia's landmass has the G.A.B supported over the last century?
2/5
1/5
3/80
10/100
When water seeps through cracks in the ground, where does it flow?
Into Oceans & Creeks
Into Rivers & Creeks
Into Oceans & Rivers
Into Oceans & Seas
How much water can be loss through evaporation?
90%
75%
95/100
85/100
Select all reasons for environmental damage
Reduced pressure in some naturally occurring artesian springs
Encouragement of the spread of pest plants and animals
Flooding
Land and water salinisation.
On 12 May 2017 the Australian government announced how much money to be invested into water infrastructure?
$8 million
$8 billion
$80 000 000
$80 000
Which is the G.A.B
Select all ways the funding is used for?
Piping
Cleaning
Drainage
Water levels
What from the G.A.B supports who_______?
Cattle Farmers
Car Factories
Horse Riders
Professional Racing
When was the G.A.B
1968
1867
1878
1978
