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WorksheetsAustralia and Fire
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 4mins
Fire has historically shaped the continent of Australia, but it can be completely removed from the landscape.
True
False
What do bushfires impact?
the economy and property
the carbon cycle
life and biodiversity
All of the above
Bushfires have increased in frequency and intensity due to....
Climate change
Land clearing
Land mismanagement that began after colonisation
solar power
Controlled burning can be used as a way to minimise overall carbon emissions.
True
False
Controlled burning can be used as a tool to.....
clear invasive plant species
create employment opportunities and help the economy
minimise fuel loads available for bushfires
empower and validate the knowledge of Indigenous people
What are the 2 major things that need to be considered before conducting controlled burning?
weather conditions
air pollution
the terrain (the physical features of the land)
ocean acidification
Which is the deadliest bushfire in Australian history?
Ash Wednesday
Black Friday
Black Saturday
Who was effected by the Australian bushfires?
People in South America
People in bushfire affected zones
People in Australian cities far from rural areas
People in New Zealand
The oldest structure in the world exists in.....
Egypt (the pyramids)
4 hours from Albert Park (aquaculture)
Central America (Aztec ruins)
Cambodia (Angkor Wat)
What is your level of understanding of fire activity in Australia?
1. Acquiring "I am not confident yet"
2. Consolidating "I have a basic understanding"
3. Refining "I understand the important information"
4.Mastery "I am very confident"
Something new that I learnt today is......
