Droughts in Australia

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

  • 1946
  • 1944
  • 1947
  • 1945 (correct)

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

  • 1952
  • 1965-68
  • 1944-45
  • 1982-83 (correct)

Which drought was influenced by a strong El Niño weather pattern?

  • 1944-45
  • 1990s (correct)
  • 1952
  • 1965-68

Which drought resulted in severe bushfires in south-east Australia in February 1983?

<p>1982-83 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Drought is defined as a period of low rainfall over three months. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How often, on average, does a 'severe' drought occur in Australia based on historical climatic records?

<p>Once every 18 years (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which regions of Australia experienced severe drought between 2017 and 2019?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which time period did Australia experience a major drought that resulted in the failure of the wheat crop in 1914?

<p>1911-1915 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which state in Australia experienced disastrous losses due to severe drought in 1877?

<p>Queensland (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>1902-1903 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which river in New South Wales was dry for over a year during the major drought at the time of Federation?

<p>Darling River (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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