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Which of the following is a characteristic of cyclones?
Which of the following is a characteristic of cyclones?
- They typically have wind speeds of less than 100 kilometers per hour
- They are categorized based on their intensity using the Australian Tropical Cyclone Intensity Scale (correct)
- They rarely cause any damage to buildings and infrastructure
- They are most likely to form over cold ocean waters near the equator
What can heavy rainfall during a cyclone lead to?
What can heavy rainfall during a cyclone lead to?
- Drought
- Flooding (correct)
- Hailstorms
- Increased wind speeds
What should people do to stay safe during a cyclone?
What should people do to stay safe during a cyclone?
- Secure loose objects and reinforce windows and doors (correct)
- Go outside and observe the storm
- Stay near windows to monitor the storm
- Ignore warnings issued by the Australian Bureau of Meteorology
During which years did the drought break in the southern States?
During which years did the drought break in the southern States?
Which year is regarded as the worst drought of the twentieth century for short-term rainfall deficiencies?
Which year is regarded as the worst drought of the twentieth century for short-term rainfall deficiencies?
What was the effect of the failed wet season in 1952?
What was the effect of the failed wet season in 1952?
What was the cause of the extremely severe drought in Queensland in 1991?
What was the cause of the extremely severe drought in Queensland in 1991?
During which period did Australia suffer a major drought at the time of Federation?
During which period did Australia suffer a major drought at the time of Federation?
Which region experienced severe dry conditions during the World War II drought?
Which region experienced severe dry conditions during the World War II drought?
Which year was one of the driest years of the century over most of southern Australia?
Which year was one of the driest years of the century over most of southern Australia?
Which river was dry at Bourke, New South Wales, for over a year during the Federation drought?
Which river was dry at Bourke, New South Wales, for over a year during the Federation drought?
According to the Australian Bureau of Meteorology, how is drought defined in Australia?
According to the Australian Bureau of Meteorology, how is drought defined in Australia?
What factor is taken into account when determining drought in Australia?
What factor is taken into account when determining drought in Australia?
On average, how often does a severe drought occur in Australia?
On average, how often does a severe drought occur in Australia?
According to the Australian Bureau of Meteorology, how often does a severe drought occur in Australia?
According to the Australian Bureau of Meteorology, how often does a severe drought occur in Australia?
What is the main factor taken into account when determining drought in Australia?
What is the main factor taken into account when determining drought in Australia?
Which region in Australia experienced extended drought period in certain parts of Queensland in 2013-14?
Which region in Australia experienced extended drought period in certain parts of Queensland in 2013-14?
During which period did Lake George dry up and the Darling River cease flowing?
During which period did Lake George dry up and the Darling River cease flowing?
Which year did Sydney receive about 27 inches less rain than normal?
Which year did Sydney receive about 27 inches less rain than normal?
Which state experienced severe drought with disastrous losses in 1877?
Which state experienced severe drought with disastrous losses in 1877?
During which period did Australia suffer a major drought at the time of Federation?
During which period did Australia suffer a major drought at the time of Federation?
During which years did the drought break in the southern States?
During which years did the drought break in the southern States?
What can heavy rainfall during a cyclone lead to?
What can heavy rainfall during a cyclone lead to?
On average, how often does a severe drought occur in Australia?
On average, how often does a severe drought occur in Australia?
Which of the following is a characteristic of cyclones?
Which of the following is a characteristic of cyclones?
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