Exploring Australian Droughts
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During which drought did Australia experience the lowest rainfall in 13 years since 1865?

  • Millennium Drought (correct)
  • Droughts caused by climate change
  • Recent droughts
  • Federation Drought

    • What is the impact of droughts on farmers?

  • It becomes harder for them to make money (correct)
  • It becomes easier for them to make money
  • It helps them grow crops and raise animals
  • It has no effect on their income

    • Which ocean can have an impact on droughts in Australia when it is not as warm as usual?

  • Indian Ocean (correct)
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Arctic Ocean
  • Atlantic Ocean

    • What is the effect of droughts on people's mental health?

    <p>It can make people feel sad and stressed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of climate change on droughts in Australia?

    <p>It makes droughts more severe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country has been experiencing droughts for a long time?

    <p>Australia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can droughts cause?

    <p>Water scarcity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drought was one of the most severe in Australia's history?

    <p>Millennium Drought</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of droughts on farmers?

    <p>Difficulty in making money</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can droughts affect besides the land and farmers?

    <p>People's mental health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ocean can impact droughts in Australia when it is not as warm as usual?

    <p>Indian Ocean</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is climate change doing to droughts in Australia?

    <p>Making them worse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the risk of suicide for rural males aged 30 or older during a severe drought?

    <p>15% increase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some factors that can affect droughts in Australia?

    <p>Lack of rain and ocean conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are scientists doing to droughts?

    <p>Studying them</p> Signup and view all the answers

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