Australian Bushfires 2019-20 Flashcards
1
Q
What was the size of the area impacted
A
Over 100,000km squared
2
Q
What were the causes of the fires and how many people were charged with starting bushfires
A
Lightning strikes in East Victoria
24 people charged with starting bushfires in New South Wales
3
Q
How much was spent to restore Australia
A
$4.4 billion
4
Q
How many died
A
28
5
Q
How many homes were destroyed
A
2000
6
Q
How many animals were killed
A
Over 1 billion
7
Q
How much co2 was released
A
400 megatons
8
Q
How much did pm Scott Morrison spend leasing firefighters from abroad
A
$14 million
9
Q
What were some other causes of the fires
A
10 years of drought
40*C temp and strong wind
Faulty power lines
