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This ABC In Depth feature article is a case study provides a useful contrast to the irrigation developed in the Ord River. Over ten years ago Cooper Creek escaped large-scale irrigation when scientists and graziers banded together to protest the plan. But has time and more research borne out that decision? This resource deals with important sustainability issues but is dated to 2008.
© 2013 Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
NSW syllabus outcomes
(SC5-13ES) explains how scientific knowledge about global patterns of geological activity and interactions involving global systems can be used to inform decisions related to contemporary issues
Australian curriculum content descriptions
(ACSHE160) People can use scientific knowledge to evaluate whether they should accept claims, explanations or predictions
(ACSHE228) The values and needs of contemporary society can influence the focus of scientific research
(ACSHE194) People can use scientific knowledge to evaluate whether they should accept claims, explanations or predictions
(ACSHE230) The values and needs of contemporary society can influence the focus of scientific research
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- Resource type:
- Text
- ScOT topics:
- Water, Rivers, Irrigation
- File type:
- text/html
- Language/s:
- en-AU
- Author:
- ABC - Science Feature
- Publisher:
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- Date created:
- Friday, 6 November 2009
Resource ID: b439b162-e681-4177-9fe0-0ba74de78c37