Understanding Climate Change and Agriculture

What crop was mentioned as being too dry to plant on Peter Mailer's farm?

• Rice

• Corn

• Chickpeas

• Barley

Where is Peter Mailer's farm located?

• Near Sydney

• In Western Australia

• In Northern Territory

• Near Goondiwindi on the Queensland New South Wales border

What does Peter Mailer attribute the farming difficulties to?

• Climate change

• Poor soil quality

• Economic policies

• Lack of technology

What types of crops does Peter Mailer rotate on his farm?

• Soybeans, maize, and canola

• Potatoes, carrots, and lettuce

• Wheat, chickpeas, and broad beans

• Apples, oranges, and pears

What does the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change predict for 2040 if greenhouse gas emissions continue as they are?

• Increase in global oxygen levels

• Global cooling by 1.5 degrees

• There will be no significant change

• The world will warm by 1.5 degrees

What is the stance of the National Farmers Federation on climate change?

• It is a real issue that needs addressing

• It is not a significant concern

• It is a natural cycle that will correct itself

• It is beneficial for farming

What action does the IPCC suggest to prevent a damaging 2 degree rise?

• Phasing out coal by 2050

• Increasing coal production

• Reducing solar energy usage

• Expanding urban areas

What alternative energy solution did Peter Mailer's parents invest in?

• Nuclear energy

• Hydroelectric power

• Wind turbines

• A solar farm

What is the effect of climate change on weather conditions according to the text?

• Reduces their severity

• Increases predictability

• Makes them more volatile and extreme

• Has no significant effect

What does Peter Mailer think about Australia's role in addressing climate change?

• Australia should focus on economic growth instead

• Australia is too small to make a difference

• Australia should wait for other countries to act

• Australia should show leadership