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31 Across which landform feature does the Eyre Highway pass?
The Eyre Highway crosses the great Nullarbor Plain.
What is the Eyre Highway?
The Eyre Highway forms part of Australia's National Highway 1/A1. The Eyre Highway is that portion which links Western Australia and South Australia, 1668 km from Port Augusta to Norseman. It is particularly unique because it goes through the distinctive Nullarbor Plain and the edge of the Great Victoria Desert, and at times overlooks the majestic but remote and barren limestone cliffs of the Great Australian Bight. The Eyre Highway is named after explorer Edward John Eyre who was the first to make the gruelling overland trek from east (Streaky Bay and the Eyre Peninsula) to Albany in the west.
What is the name of the highway that crosses the Nullarbor Plain?
The Eyre Highway crosses the Nullarbor Plain in Australia.
What are some of the major roads in Australia?
Hume Highway, Pacific Highway, Eyre Highway
What is named after Edward John Eyre?
Lake Eyre was named after Edward Eyre. He was the first white person to discover it. Also the Eyre Highway is named after him, and so is the Eyre Peninsula and a tiny place called Eyre.
Are there any places named after Edward John Eyre?
Yes:Lake Eyre (South Australia)Eyre Peninsula (South Australia)Eyre River (Western Australia)Eyre (small settlement in South Australia)Eyre Highway
Where is the Australian Desert is on the?
To the north of Lake Eyre.
What is the desert in southeastern Australia?
There are three deserts that occupy the Lake Eyre Basin: The Simpson Desert, The Strzelecki Desert and The Tirari Desert.
Where is the Gibson Desert on the Australian map?
To the north of Lake Eyre.
One thing named after Edward Eyre?
The most obvious thing named after explorer Edward Eyre is Lake Eyre, Australia's lowest point. This salt lake was one of sseveral that prevented Eyre from achieving his goal of travelling through central Australia to the north. The Eyre highway, which runs east to west north of the Nullarbor Plain, is also named after Eyre. It roughly approximates the route Eyre took on his 1840-41 expedition.
Which Australian desert is partially below sea level?
Lake Eyre salt pans are below sea level. The basin in which it is located includes the Sturt Stony Desert, Tirari Desert and the Strzelecki Desert. Lake Eyre itself lies approximately 16 metres below sea level.
Where is Lake Eyre?
Lake Eyre is located about 700 kilometers north of Adelaide, South Australia, on the south-western end of the Simpson Desert.
