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What is the fundamental belief of Indigenous Australians regarding the interconnectedness of the natural world?
What is the fundamental belief of Indigenous Australians regarding the interconnectedness of the natural world?
All features of a landscape are inextricably linked together to form one interconnected whole.
How do Indigenous Australians view their relationship with the natural world in terms of custodial responsibility?
How do Indigenous Australians view their relationship with the natural world in terms of custodial responsibility?
Indigenous Australians believe they have custodial responsibility for the land and water in the country in which they live.
What measures do the Nyungar people of south-western Western Australia take to show respect for water resources?
What measures do the Nyungar people of south-western Western Australia take to show respect for water resources?
They throw a handful of sand into streams and lakes as they approach.
How are water resources protected among Indigenous Australians?
How are water resources protected among Indigenous Australians?
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What traditional view held by Indigenous Australians is now accepted as scientific fact by many researchers?
What traditional view held by Indigenous Australians is now accepted as scientific fact by many researchers?
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How do changes in one part of the landscape affect other features according to Indigenous beliefs?
How do changes in one part of the landscape affect other features according to Indigenous beliefs?
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How do many Aboriginal peoples refer to permanent sources of water?
How do many Aboriginal peoples refer to permanent sources of water?
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How do Indigenous Australians view water, in contrast to non-Indigenous Australians?
How do Indigenous Australians view water, in contrast to non-Indigenous Australians?
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What is the significance of water to Indigenous Australians?
What is the significance of water to Indigenous Australians?
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How do the views of Indigenous Australians conflict with those of non-Indigenous Australians regarding water management?
How do the views of Indigenous Australians conflict with those of non-Indigenous Australians regarding water management?
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What common principles can be observed in the relationship of Indigenous peoples with water?
What common principles can be observed in the relationship of Indigenous peoples with water?
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How have some communities managed to address both Indigenous and non-Indigenous views on water management?
How have some communities managed to address both Indigenous and non-Indigenous views on water management?
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How have changes in the Australian landscape since the arrival of Europeans affected the water system?
How have changes in the Australian landscape since the arrival of Europeans affected the water system?
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What are some consequences of the increased water in the soil due to changes in the landscape?
What are some consequences of the increased water in the soil due to changes in the landscape?
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How does the increased water in the soil impact freshwater streams?
How does the increased water in the soil impact freshwater streams?
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What has been the effect of irrigation on the water table and salt levels in the soil?
What has been the effect of irrigation on the water table and salt levels in the soil?
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How do changes in the landscape affect the growth of introduced plants in low-lying areas?
How do changes in the landscape affect the growth of introduced plants in low-lying areas?
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Explain how the water cycle has been affected by alterations in the Australian landscape.
Explain how the water cycle has been affected by alterations in the Australian landscape.
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