ETTTP-Big Dry Background

Question 1

Where is the Big Dry located?

Answer 1

All of Australia but particularly the Murray-Darling Basin (M-D B)

Question 2

What is the development of australia

Answer 2

AC
Aus’ GDP is $55,060/capita

Question 3

Which states are particularly affected by the BD

Answer 3

Eastern Australia. States particularly affected: Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria

Question 4

What is the date range for the case study?

Answer 4

2017-19

Question 5

What is the population and spatial size of the M-D B?

Answer 5

2 million; equivalent of France and Spain

Question 6

How much of Australia’s water does the M-D B account for?

Answer 6

75%

Question 7

What percentage of Australia’s agricultural produce comes from the M-D B?

Answer 7

40% of produce in 70% of their irrigated cropland and pasture