The Australian Wild Fires Flashcards
1
Q
When and where were biggest the Australian wild fires?
A
Victoria in 2009
2
Q
What were the four largest contributors to Victorias wildfires being the largest?
A
1) periodic droughts
2) eucalyptus leaves oil, burning easily
3) strong winds
4) high temperatures
3
Q
How many people died in the Black Saturday bushfires?
A
170
4
Q
What were the global effects of the black Saturday bushfires?
A
Smoke travelled east and may have caused a global climate phenomenon
