Australian beach life under threat
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10th Grade
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Ingrid Corcoran
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the projected sea level rise by 2100 according to the text?
3 meters
0.5 meters
1 meter
2 meters
Answer explanation
The projected sea level rise by 2100 according to the text is 1 meter, as stated in the information provided.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main reason for the vulnerability of Australia's coast?
Increased tourism
Pollution
Higher tides and more intense storms due to climate change
Overfishing
Answer explanation
Higher tides and more intense storms due to climate change are the main reasons for the vulnerability of Australia's coast.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What policy does the council in Byron Bay have for beachfront properties?
Owners must build rock walls
Owners must plant more trees
Owners must move or demolish their houses at their own cost
Owners must pay higher taxes
Answer explanation
The council in Byron Bay requires owners of beachfront properties to move or demolish their houses at their own cost.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is Ian angry with the council's policy?
He has to move to another city
He has to pay higher taxes
He has to sell his property
He is not allowed to build rock walls to protect his property
Answer explanation
Ian is angry with the council's policy because he is not allowed to build rock walls to protect his property.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the council's argument against building rock walls?
They are too expensive
They increase erosion of the beach
They are not aesthetically pleasing
They are illegal
Answer explanation
The council's argument against building rock walls is that they increase erosion of the beach.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What temporary solution is being used at Sydney's Collaroy Beach to slow erosion?
Building rock walls
Planting trees
Dumping thousands of tons of sand
Constructing barriers
Answer explanation
Dumping thousands of tons of sand is the temporary solution being used at Sydney's Collaroy Beach to slow erosion.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the text suggest is necessary to preserve beach life for future generations?
Hoping for the best
Ignoring climate change
Relocating all coastal residents
Making tough decisions and planning for the worst
Answer explanation
Making tough decisions and planning for the worst is necessary to preserve beach life for future generations, as mentioned in the text.
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