NEXT UP! 3 82 Black Summer During the summer of 2019–2020, Australia was hit hard by bushfires. A hotter and drier climate resulted in unusually intense fires that spread across large regions. It turned out to be the most catastrophic bushfire season the country had ever experienced. In the south-eastern states of New South Wales and Victoria, thousands of people had to evacuate, unsure if they would ever see their homes again. More than 30 people died, and billions of animals were killed or displaced by the flames when the fires scorched millions of acres of land. TALKING 24 Describe the photo Work with a partner. Independently, write down at least eight adjectives you would need to describe the mood in the photo. Then to each other, describe both what you see in the photo as well as the mood. 25 Extreme weather and natural disasters Work with a partner. a) Make a list of types of extreme weather. Check your list with a reliable source. b) Do a search for natural disasters in the last thirty years. Use at least two different sources. Find answers to the following questions: What kind of disaster was it? When and where did it happen? What were the consequences? WRITING 26 Earth under pressure Write a paragraph to reflect on how this photo connects with the topic of this chapter. a bushfire – skógareldur displaced – hér: hrakinn á flótta to scorch – svíða Kangaroo Island in South Australia is known for its unique mix of animal species. Almost half of the island was burnt during the bushfires. Many animals were affected, including dunnarts, cockatoos, kangaroos, wallabies, pygmy possums and koalas. In places with frequent fires, some plants have adapted to use fire for survival. Australian bottlebrush plants produce a fruit containing hundreds of tiny seeds. Some species release their seeds in response to the threat of fire. Hæfniviðmið • Skrifað skilmerkilega um efni sem hann hefur lesið, séð eða heyrt. • Nýtt ólíka miðla á ábyrgan hátt til að afla, greina og miðla upplýsingum og skoðunum. (Lykilhæfni)
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