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There is a great deal of variety within Australia's climate. Most of the continent lies within the temperate zone, but northern Queensland and the Top End of the Northern Territory experience a tropical and sub-tropical climate, with monsoonal rains and cyclones during the summer. By contrast, Tasmania and parts of Victoria can experience both very cool summer temperatures, then sudden jumps to extreme heat.
It is also very dry throughout southern Australia in summer - as witnessed through the tragic bushfires that killed over 170 in Victoria (February 2009). Australia experiences droughts for long periods of time, and associated heatwaves. Yet, at the same time people were losing their lives and homes in Victoria, others along the northern coast of Queensland were losing their homes to floods, with the promise of even more rain to come. Brisbane and regions north along the eastern side of the Great Dividing Range are prone to sudden thunderstorms in summer. Inconsistency is the catchword in Australia - for example, Melbourne and southern Victoria can easily switch from hot and dry one day to cold and wet the next.
Very few places in Australia experience snow, compared to the size of the continent. In Winter, snow falls in the Alpine regions of New South Wales and Victoria, and sometimes even in the central tablelands of NSW, near the Blue Mountains and Orange. Tasmania experiences some snow, as does Canberra, less frequently.
See the related links for more details. One of the links contains information from the Australian Bureau of Meteorology.
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Which type of climate can occur at different latitudes?
Tropical, temperate, and polar climates can occur at different latitudes. Tropical climates are found near the equator, temperate climates are found in the mid-latitudes, and polar climates are found near the poles.
What type of climates are found in the rainforest the desert and the savanna?
Middle-latitude
In what type of climate would you expect to find permafrost?
Permafrost is typically found in cold climates, such as polar regions or high mountain elevations where the ground remains frozen year-round.
Where is wildfire found?
Wildfires can be found in many parts of the world, but they are most common in areas with hot, dry climates such as those found in regions like California, Australia, and the Mediterranean. These conditions create the perfect environment for wildfires to ignite and spread quickly.
Which climates are found in the middle latitudes?
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Which type of climate can occur at different latitudes?
Tropical, temperate, and polar climates can occur at different latitudes. Tropical climates are found near the equator, temperate climates are found in the mid-latitudes, and polar climates are found near the poles.
What type of climates are found in the rainforest the desert and the savanna?
Middle-latitude
Where are moderate climates usually found?
Moderate climates are typically found in regions located between the polar and tropical zones. These regions are characterized by temperate weather with mild temperatures and moderate rainfall throughout the year. Examples include parts of North America, Europe, and southern Australia.
What is a toad's habitat?
The toad's habitat is mostly dry climates but geographically it is found in Australia , polar regions, Madagascar, Polynesia and other little islands of south America .
What are the climates found in climates?
Continental Temperate.
What type of enviorment are most CAM plants found?
Most CAM plants are found in Hot and Dry climates according to my Bio book
What types of climates are found southeast Asia?
sexy climates
Are rainforests found in hot or cold countries?
Rainforests are not found in cold climates. They are found in both warm and temperate climates.
What country has the pelican as their national bird?
Australia
What animal in Australia starts with the letter S?
Southern Brown Bandicoot is an animal in Australia. It is a type of marsupial found in southern Australia.
What type of rock is found at Mount Bartle Frere Australia?
It is granite
Most of Australia has one of what climates?
Hottest, Arid, Desert.
