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Australian Journey Episode 03: A Wide Brown Land

The impact of water scarcity and ways of living in a dry continent.

Activities

1. According to the presenters, what environmental challenges does living in Australia present?

2. How did Europeans respond to these challenges? What examples do the presenters use to demonstrate this?

3. What example do the presenters use to show the ongoing challenges facing Australians living in the 'wide brown land'? Are you optimistic or pessimistic about the future of Australia's environment? Explain your answer.