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Four Corners: Ecological effects of bushfires

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Did you know that Australia is the most flammable continent on Earth? Watch this clip to discover how bushfires impact natural ecosystems, and how the increasing global threat of bushfires may affect Australia. Australian scientists explain the ecological consequences of fire and a US expert describes his concerns for the future.

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6; 7; 8; 9; 10

Topics Growth (Animals) Decision making Atmosphere Habitats Carbon cycle Ecosystems Data analysis Forest fires Photosynthesis Climate change Reasoning Cooperation Problem solving Symbiosis Community development Experiments Evidence Scientific inquiry Oceans Food webs Environmental impact Evaluation Plant growth Predictions (Science) Discovery (Observations) Explanations (Scientific inquiry) Interdisciplinary research Cellular respiration Action projects

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Name: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Organization: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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URL: http://www.abc.net.au

Name: Education Services Australia
Organization: Education Services Australia
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Address: VIC, AUSTRALIA
URL: http://www.esa.edu.au/

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Name: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Organization: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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URL: http://www.abc.net.au

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Name: Education Services Australia Ltd
Organisation: Education Services Australia Ltd
Address: AUSTRALIA
URL: www.esa.edu.au

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Metadata © Australian Broadcasting Corporation and Education Services Australia Ltd 2012 (except where otherwise indicated). Digital content © Australian Broadcasting Corporation 2012 (except where otherwise indicated).