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What were the main water sources that Indigenous people relied on?
Surface water, such as lakes and rivers, and local rainwater storage.
How did Indigenous people locate water resources?
The presence of certain birds, animals, and plants were used to find water. Oral instruction, mapping of water sources and setting up markers and identifiers.
What role does water play in survival for Indigenous people?
Water plays a critical role in surviving arid and harsh environments, and for Aboriginal cultural and identity.
What was the cultural value of water for Indigenous people?
Dreaming stories show the connection of ancestral beings, such as spirits, in creating sources of water.
What is a major source of water for remote ATSI communities?
Groundwater supplies such as bore water, wells and natural springs.
True or False: In desert regions, Indigenous people often relied on dew and plant moisture as water sources.
True
