ETTTP Big Dry Impacts Flashcards
1
Q
Social- Migration
A
People left rural areas to go to cities
Young people left; meaning unbalanced population pyramids
2
Q
Social- Mental Health
A
Rise in mental health issues.
One suicide every ten days. Rate is 60% higher for farmers.
3
Q
Economic- Crop Yield
A
Lowest grain crop yield for 10 years in 2018. Reduced crop yield by 1/4.
4
Q
Env- Biodiversity
A
Drop of 14% in threatened species. 17% drop in plant growth. 26% decline in wetland areas.
5
Q
Example
A
The number of spectacles flying foxes dropped to 47,000 from average of 100,000
