Australian beach life under threat

Australian beach life under threat

10th Grade

7 Qs

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Australian beach life under threat

Australian beach life under threat

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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.