Banana Shortage Quiz (GR 3/20)

What caused the national banana shortage in Australia?

• Drought in Queensland

• Recent floods in north Queensland

• Cyclone Yasi

• Lack of banana farms

What happened to banana prices after Cyclone Yasi in 2011?

• Prices decreased

• Prices remained the same

• Prices went up to $14 per kilogram

• Prices were unaffected

What is the Bureau of Meteorology?

• A farming organization

• A transportation company

• Australia's national weather, climate, and water agency

• A supermarket chain

What does the word "cull" mean?

• To plant more crops

• To remove or destroy animals or plants to control their population

• To build new roads

• To increase animal population

What happened to banana prices following Cyclone Yasi in 2011?

• Prices decreased to $5 per kilogram

• Prices remained stable

• Prices soared to $14 per kilogram

• Prices were unaffected

What is the role of the Bureau of Meteorology?

• Managing agricultural exports

• Providing weather services and warnings

• Regulating supermarket prices

• Building infrastructure

What does the term "monsoonal" refer to?

• Cold winter winds

• Seasonal winds and heavy rains

• Dry desert conditions

• Tropical heat waves

What does "compelled" mean?

• Allowed to choose freely

• Forced or obliged to do something

• Encouraged to avoid action

• Permitted to delay

What is "infrastructure"?

• A type of fruit

• Fundamental facilities and systems

• A weather phenomenon

• A government agency

What does "devastation" refer to in this context?

• Mild inconvenience

• Severe and overwhelming shock or grief

• Slight damage

• Temporary setback