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3.1.4 Environmental History
3.1.4 Environmental History
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1
Who was responsible for planning, building and managing the Lake Pedder dam?
South West Tasmania Action Committee
The Wilderness Society
Hydro-Electric Commission
Lake Pedder Action Committee
2
The High Court ruled in favour of the Fedral Government to stop the State Government damming the Franklin River?
True
False
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Ultimately, which election promise led Bob Hawke to be elected as Prime Minister of Australia?
38 hour work week
100% renewable energy by 2030
Damming of the Franklin River
Less carbon emissions by businesses
4
In 1983 who became the Prime Minister of Australia?
John Howard
Bob Hawke
Malcolm Fraser
Bob Browne
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In an attempt to stop the damming of the Franklin River, The Wilderness Society organised the following campaigns;
All of the above
Blockade on the Gordon River
Media releases in mainland Australia
Protesting in Hobart
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In 1992 a National Greens party was formed led by...
Bob Brown
Geoff Green
Malcolm Turnbull
Bob Hawke
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Following his election in 1982, Bob Hawke introduced the following environmental policies...
Recognised climate change as a pressing problem
World Heritage Properties Conservation Act
All of the above
Set up the National Landcare program
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What legislation was passed to ensure World Heritage Areas are protected?
Tasmanian Dams Act 1983
World Heritage Properties Conservation Act 1983
World Heritage Areas Act 1983
World Heritage Act 1983
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Who was the leader of the Wilderness Society?
Bob Hawke
Malcolm Fraser
Bob Brown
Kevin Lyons
10
In 1982 the Gordon and Franklin Rivers were listed as;
National Parks
All of the above
World Heritage Areas
Recreation Zones
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Why were 70% of Tasmanian's in Favour of Damming the Franklin River?
Increase biodiversity
Provide cheaper electricity and employment opportunities
Enable access for recreational activities
Greater water security
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Which year did the Tasmanian Government propose the damming of the Franklin River?
1978
1983
1992
1972
