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Is the Great Artesian Basin a desert?
No - Australia's Great Artesian Basin is a huge underground water supply. Occupying an area one-fifth of Australia's size, it is one of the largest artesian groundwater basins in the world. It is quite different to North America's Great Basin Desert.
Caribbean islands with artesian wells and basins?
Cuba, Puerto Rico and Jamaica
How does groundwater exit below the surface of the Earth?
From aquifers, through artesian basins, springs and wells.
Where is the Great Artesian Basin located?
Artesian water is found in the basin. Although it is too salty for humans to drink, animals and livestock can drink it. It can also be used for watering crops, and thus it is a very important source of water for people living in the outback. Bores are sunk to reach the water and licenses are required for this. The water is then drawn up, sometimes hundreds of feet, by windmills.
Where in Australia is the Great Artesian Basin found?
The Central Lowlands.
What group of people would be most affected if Australia's artesian wells dried up?
Australia
Where is the Great Artesian Desert?
There is no "Great Artesian Desert." There is the Great Artesian Basin in Australia, however. The Great Artesian Basin is one of the largest underground water reservoirs in the world. It underlies approximately 22 per cent of Australia — occupying an area of over 1.7 million square kilometres beneath the arid and semi-arid parts of Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and the Northern Territory.
Of what is the Great Artesian Basin a large reservoir?
The Great Artesian Basin in Australia is estimated to contain 64,900 cubic kilometres (15,600 cu mi) of groundwater.
What is the home of a saltwater crocidiles?
Australia
What are the 2 crocodiles in Australia?
Saltwater & freshwater
Does Australia have saltwater and freshwater crocodiles?
yes
Which continent is the saltwater crocodile found?
Australia
