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 (A)</p>
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What is the impact of climate change on droughts in Australia?

<p>It makes droughts more severe (D)</p>
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Which country has been experiencing droughts for a long time?

<p>Australia (D)</p>
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What can droughts cause?

<p>Water scarcity (B)</p>
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Which drought was one of the most severe in Australia's history?

<p>Millennium Drought (A)</p>
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What is the impact of droughts on farmers?

<p>Difficulty in making money (B)</p>
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What can droughts affect besides the land and farmers?

<p>People's mental health (A)</p>
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Which ocean can impact droughts in Australia when it is not as warm as usual?

<p>Indian Ocean (C)</p>
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What is climate change doing to droughts in Australia?

<p>Making them worse (A)</p>
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What is the risk of suicide for rural males aged 30 or older during a severe drought?

<p>15% increase (D)</p>
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What are some factors that can affect droughts in Australia?

<p>Lack of rain and ocean conditions (D)</p>
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What are scientists doing to droughts?

<p>Studying them (A)</p>
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