1. How large is the area of Queensland, Australia that is currently flooded?

2. How many people have been impacted by the floods?

3. a) How has the flooding affected the coal industry in Australia? Be specific.
b) How will these disruptions affect people worldwide?

4. Read the "Background" below the questions. What additional production has been damaged by the flooding?

5. What damage does Prime Minister Gillard expect to face when the floodwaters recede?