the big dry Flashcards
1
Q
causes of the big dry
A
Australia is located in a subtropical area with sinking air causing little rain
2006- rainfall was 40% less
el Nino
2
Q
consequences
A
agricultural production affected
water quality reduced/less water people left rural areas
Australia imported more food
decreased tourism
3
Q
responses to the big dry
A
subsidising water tanks for homes
recycling water
government paying 1.7 million in drought relief to farmers a day
more efficient irrigation
4
Q
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