Who is known as the “Water Diviner” for his expertise in finding water sources in Australia?
a) Frederick Penton
b) John Singleton
c) Bob Irwin
d) Ted Taylor
Answer: a) Frederick Penton
Which Australian environmentalist founded the organization “OceanWatch Australia” to protect coastal and marine environments?
a) Tim Flannery
b) Tim Winton
c) Brad Farmer
d) Andrew Forrest
Answer: c) Brad Farmer
Who co-founded the “Australian Water Association” and has been influential in promoting sustainable water management practices?
a) Peter Cullen
b) Peter Garrett
c) Paul Sinclair
d) Ian Kiernan
Answer: a) Peter Cullen
Which Australian engineer played a pivotal role in the design and construction of the Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme, a significant water management project?
a) Margaret Court
b) William Farrer
c) Donald Bradman
d) Sir William Hudson
Answer: d) Sir William Hudson
Who is renowned for their work in promoting water conservation through the “Great Artesian Basin Protection Group” in Australia?
a) Tim Jarvis
b) Archie Roach
c) Di Farmer
d) Rob McBride
Answer: d) Rob McBride
Which Australian ecologist and author is known for advocating sustainable living and water conservation in his book “The Future Eaters?
a) Don Burke
b) John Marsden
c) Tim Flannery
d) David Suzuki
Answer: c) Tim Flannery
Who established the “National Water Commission” in Australia and contributed significantly to water policy and reform?
a) Peter Andrews
b) Bob Hawke
c) Penny Wong
d) Ken Done
Answer: c) Penny Wong
Which Australian environmental activist co-founded the “Lock the Gate Alliance,” focusing on protecting water resources from coal seam gas mining?
a) Bob Brown
b) Peter Cosgrove
c) Cate Blanchett
d) Drew Hutton
Answer: d) Drew Hutton
Who gained recognition for their efforts in water conservation and irrigation techniques, especially through the use of recycled water in agriculture?
a) Dick Smith
b) Mark Butler
c) Colin Barnett
d) Colin Seis
Answer: d) Colin Seis
Which Australian environmentalist and scientist was instrumental in establishing the “Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists” advocating for sustainable water use?
a) John Howard
b) Tim Jarvis
c) Peter Cosgrove
d) Peter Cullen
Answer: d) Peter Cullen
Who gained fame for their work in promoting water conservation through the “Gondwana Rainforests Sanctuary” project in Australia?
a) Bob Hawke
b) Bob Brown
c) Dick Smith
d) David Attenborough
Answer: b) Bob Brown
Which Australian environmentalist is known for their efforts in establishing “Landcare,” a community-based initiative for sustainable land and water management?
a) Tim Flannery
b) Bob Irwin
c) Rick Farley
d) Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest
Answer: c) Rick Farley
Who initiated the “Clean Up Australia” campaign, which indirectly contributes to preserving water resources by reducing pollution and waste?
a) John Howard
b) Ian Kiernan
c) Kevin Rudd
d) Mark Butler
Answer: b) Ian Kiernan
Which Australian farmer and environmentalist is known for their advocacy of regenerative agriculture and its positive impact on water conservation?
a) Charles Massy
b) Tim Winton
c) Tony Abbott
d) Malcolm Turnbull
Answer: a) Charles Massy
Who gained prominence for their work in establishing the “Australian River Restoration Centre,” focusing on restoring and conserving river ecosystems?
a) John Marsden
b) Paul Sinclair
c) Tim Jarvis
d) Julian Cribb
Answer: b) Paul Sinclair
Which Australian environmentalist and activist is associated with the “Franklin Dam protests,” emphasizing the importance of preserving water bodies?
a) Bob Hawke
b) Peter Andrews
c) David Suzuki
d) Bob Brown
Answer: d) Bob Brown
Who, as an Australian farmer, contributed significantly to water conservation techniques through the development of the “Keyline system”?
a) Colin Barnett
b) Peter Cullen
c) P.A. Yeomans
d) Mark Butler
Answer: c) P.A. Yeomans
Which Australian environmentalist and former politician played a vital role in forming the “Greening Australia” organization, focusing on land and water conservation?
a) Tim Flannery
b) Bob Carr
c) Tim Costello
d) Don Burke
Answer: b) Bob Carr
Who is recognized for their advocacy in promoting water conservation through the “Australian Conservation Foundation” and its initiatives?
a) Charles Massy
b) Drew Hutton
c) Ian Kiernan
d) John Marsden
Answer: c) Ian Kiernan
Which Australian researcher and environmentalist co-founded the “Murray-Darling Basin Authority,” focusing on integrated water resource management?
a) Peter Cosgrove
b) Robyn Williams
c) Gavan McFadzean
d) John Williams
Answer: d) John Williams
Who, as an Australian landscape architect, gained recognition for their work in sustainable urban water management through the “Wongawilli Environmental” project?
a) William Farrer
b) Ken Done
c) Max Day
d) Fiona Stanley
Answer: c) Max Day
Which Australian environmentalist and farmer is known for promoting permaculture principles and their impact on water conservation?
a) Peter Garrett
b) Bill Mollison
c) Malcolm Fraser
d) Dick Smith
Answer: b) Bill Mollison
Who initiated the “Waterwise Western Australia” program, aiming to promote responsible water usage and conservation in the region?
a) Mark Butler
b) Andrew Forrest
c) Peter Cullen
d) Kim Beazley
Answer: a) Mark Butler
Which Australian ecologist and conservationist is known for their efforts in protecting the Great Barrier Reef and its associated water resources?
a) Tony Abbott
b) Tim Flannery
c) John Marsden
d) Terry Hughes
Answer: d) Terry Hughes
Who, as an Australian politician, significantly contributed to water conservation policies and initiatives during their tenure as Prime Minister?
a) Bob Carr
b) Julia Gillard
c) Bob Hawke
d) Malcolm Turnbull
Answer: b) Julia Gillard
Which Australian environmental activist played a vital role in raising awareness about water pollution in the Yarra River and its conservation efforts?
a) Drew Hutton
b) Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest
c) Mark Butler
d) Neil Blake
Answer: d) Neil Blake
Who is recognized for their advocacy of sustainable farming practices and water conservation through the “Holistic Management” approach?
a) Allan Savory
b) Peter Cullen
c) David Suzuki
d) Peter Andrews
Answer: a) Allan Savory
Which Australian environmentalist and scientist co-founded the “Climate Council” and has been an advocate for sustainable water usage?
a) Tim Flannery
b) John Marsden
c) Ian Lowe
d) Julian Cribb
Answer: a) Tim Flannery
Who, as an Australian conservationist, focused on protecting the waterways and wetlands of Kakadu National Park from industrial development?
a) Paul Sinclair
b) Tim Jarvis
c) Peter Cullen
d) Peter Garret
Answer: a) Paul Sinclair
Which Australian water expert played a significant role in establishing the “National Water Initiative” to address water management challenges?
a) Tony Burke
b) Malcolm Turnbull
c) Philip Cox
d) Wendy Craik
Answer: d) Wendy Craik
Who, as an Australian entrepreneur and philanthropist, established the “Coca-Cola Australia Foundation,” focusing on water sustainability projects?
a) Richard Pratt
b) Dick Smith
c) Gina Rinehart
d) Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest
Answer: a) Richard Pratt
Which Australian environmentalist and former politician founded the “Bush Heritage Australia” organization, emphasizing the conservation of water-rich habitats?
a) Bob Carr
b) Tim Costello
c) Drew Hutton
d) Malcolm Fraser
Answer: a) Bob Carr
Who gained recognition for their advocacy in promoting water conservation through the “Australian Water Futures Project” and related initiatives?
a) Malcolm Turnbull
b) Tim Flannery
c) Peter Cullen
d) Mark Butler
Answer: b) Tim Flannery
Which Australian environmentalist and scientist co-authored the book “Killing the Koala and Poisoning the Prairie,” highlighting threats to water resources?
a) David Suzuki
b) Ian Lowe
c) Julian Cribb
d) Tim Flannery
Answer: c) Julian Cribb
Who, as an Australian water engineer, contributed significantly to water conservation through the design of innovative irrigation systems and practices?
a) Charles Massy
b) P.A. Yeomans
c) John Williams
d) Colin Seis
Answer: b) P.A. Yeomans
Which Australian environmentalist is known for their work in establishing the “Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists” advocating for sustainable water use?
a) Peter Cullen
b) John Williams
c) Tim Jarvis
d) David Suzuki
Answer: a) Peter Cullen
Who, as an Australian farmer and environmentalist, popularized the “Cell Grazing” technique contributing to water conservation in agriculture?
a) Colin Seis
b) Charles Massy
c) Peter Cullen
d) P.A. Yeomans
Answer: b) Charles Massy
Which Australian environmentalist founded the “Land Water Future” organization, advocating for sustainable water management and conservation?
a) Tim Flannery
b) Julian Cribb
c) John Williams
d) Ian Kiernan
Answer: b) Julian Cribb
Who, as an Australian water scientist, contributed significantly to understanding and mitigating water scarcity issues through research and policy advice?
a) Wendy Craik
b) Tim Flannery
c) John Williams
d) Mark Butler
Answer: a) Wendy Craik
Australian Famous Water Conservationists MCQs
