the big dry case study Flashcards
1
Q
when was the great dry
A
between 2001 and 2009
2
Q
what happened
A
south east Australia suffered fro a severe long drought.
3
Q
what were the causes of the drought
A
australia has naturally low rainfall due to atmospheric circulation.
El Niño led to low rainfall
temperatures were higher than normal
4
Q
what were the consequences of the drought
A
water supplies ran low
crop yields fell which increased food prices
livestock died
100,000 farmer lost their job
5
Q
what were some responses to the drought
A
water conservation measures
cities such as Sydney built de salination plants that turned sea water into drinking water.
