Cyclone Quiz

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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?

Drought

Flooding (correct)

Hailstorms

Increased wind speeds

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?

1945 (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which year is regarded as the worst drought of the twentieth century for short-term rainfall deficiencies?

1983 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the effect of the failed wet season in 1952?

Millions of cattle dying (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the cause of the extremely severe drought in Queensland in 1991?

El Niño weather pattern (D) Signup and view all the answers

During which period did Australia suffer a major drought at the time of Federation?

1902-1903 (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which region experienced severe dry conditions during the World War II drought?

New South Wales (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which year was one of the driest years of the century over most of southern Australia?

1940 (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which river was dry at Bourke, New South Wales, for over a year during the Federation drought?

Darling River (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the Australian Bureau of Meteorology, how is drought defined in Australia?

Drought is defined as a period of below-average rainfall for three months or more. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What factor is taken into account when determining drought in Australia?

Evaporation and condensation (A) Signup and view all the answers

On average, how often does a severe drought occur in Australia?

Once every 18 years (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the Australian Bureau of Meteorology, how often does a severe drought occur in Australia?

Once every 18 years (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main factor taken into account when determining drought in Australia?

Rainfall (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which region in Australia experienced extended drought period in certain parts of Queensland in 2013-14?

Northern Australia (C) Signup and view all the answers

During which period did Lake George dry up and the Darling River cease flowing?

1826-1829 (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which year did Sydney receive about 27 inches less rain than normal?

1849 (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which state experienced severe drought with disastrous losses in 1877?

Queensland (D) Signup and view all the answers

During which period did Australia suffer a major drought at the time of Federation?

1902-1903 (D) Signup and view all the answers

During which years did the drought break in the southern States?

1944 and 1945 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What can heavy rainfall during a cyclone lead to?

Flooding (B) Signup and view all the answers

On average, how often does a severe drought occur in Australia?

Every 20 years (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of cyclones?

Low pressure system (B) Signup and view all the answers

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Which of the following is a characteristic of cyclones?

What can heavy rainfall during a cyclone lead to?

What should people do to stay safe during a cyclone?

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?

What was the effect of the failed wet season in 1952?

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?

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 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?

What factor is taken into account when determining drought 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?

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?

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 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 years did the drought break in the southern States?

What can heavy rainfall during a cyclone lead to?

On average, how often does a severe drought occur in Australia?

Which of the following is a characteristic of cyclones?

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