"Bushfires have long been part of the Australian landscape and vegetation has evolved with them. Indigenous and European occupation of the continent have had a significant impact on the biophysical environment and the incidence and intensity of bushfires."
Factors that affect the ignition and progress of a bushfire:
- Amount of Fuel
- High Air Temperature
- Prolonged Drought
- Low Humidity
- Strong Winds
- Terrain
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Complete the following questions in your work book:
- Explain how the climate of Australia changed as the continent drifted northwards
- Describe the adaptation of eucalypts to the difficult Australian climate
- Explain why eucalypts are so fire-prone
- Briefly explain the 6 factors that can affect the ignition and progress of a bushfire (listed above).
- Complete the Interactive Activity on page 111 of Pearson