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To begin with, the Murray and Darling Rivers are two separate and distinct rivers. There is no such thing as the "Murray-Darling River", but there is the Murray-Darling River system or basin, which is a vast area of tributaries of both rivers, covering a huge portion of the Australian continent.
The Murray and Darling Rivers are each used for such things as irrigation; damming to provide water supply for drinking; watering stock; transportation of goods (in a limited sense compared to the 1850s and onwards); recreation and tourism.
The Murray River, from its source to its mouth, is about 2575 kilometres long.
The Darling River from its source to where it joins the Murray River, is 1472 kilometres long.
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What are the tributaries of the Darling River?
Tributaries of the Darling River include:BoganWarregoCondamineBalonneBarwonCulgoaGwydirMacintyreMacquarieNamoiParoo
What are the differences between the Murray-Darling River and the Ganges River?
The Murray and Darling are actually two different rivers, with quite different sourcesThe Murray and Darling Rivers are in Australia while the Amazon is in South AmericaThe Murray and Darling Rivers flow through some of the world's driest areas, whilst the Amazon flows through the rainforest
Why is mining important in the Murray Darling system?
The Murray Darling is a river system and basin in Australia. Consequently, mining is not important at all there. Agriculture is important. The river system, which consists of the two main rivers of the Murray River and the Darling River, as well as dozens of tributaries, feeds water to some of Australia's richest agricultural regions.
Where did the Murray Darling Basin get its name from?
There is no such river as the Murray Darling River. The two rivers are quite separate and distinct, with the Darling a tributary of the Murray. The Darling River was named by Charles Sturt early in 1829. During an expedition in which he traced the Macquarie River, Sturt arrived suddenly at what he described as "a noble river". This was the Darling, which he named after Governor Darling. The Murray River was originally called the Hume when it was discovered by Hume and Hovell in 1824. (Whether it was named by Hovell for his partner Hume, or by Hume for his father, remained a point of contention between the two for some time.) It became the Murray late in 1829 when Sturt discovered that the Murrumbidgee flowed into it, and charted the river. Sturt named it the Murray after Sir George Murray, Secretary of State for the Colonies at that time.
What ocean does the Murray and the Darling flow into?
The Darling River does not flow into an ocean. The Darling is a tributary of the Murray, and the Murray flows into the Southern Ocean. Note: There is some debate as to whether the Southern Ocean touches Australia's shores, or whether this area is still the Indian Ocean. Australian authorities claim that the ocean lies immediately to Australia's south.
What is Australasia major river?
Australasia is a vague term encompassing Australia, New Zealand and some other places. In Australia, the largest *single* river is the Murray, but the major system comprises the Darling (from the north-east) and the Murray, from the East, known as the Murray Darling.
Who named the Murray river and the darling river?
Murray River is Autralia's longest river at 2, 375 kilometers in length. It was named after Sir George Murray. Darling River is the third longest river in Australia measuring 1, 472 kilometers in length and was discovered by an explorer named Charles Sturt in 1829 and was named after Sir Ralph Darling the governor of the New South Wales.
How long is the Murray River in South Australia?
The Murray River is Australia's longest river, at 2,508 km long (almost 1,600 miles). It begins in the Snowy Mountains in Australia's southeast, and flows through South Australia to the Southern Ocean.
What is some information on the Murray Darling river drought in Australia?
The first piece of information that must be stated is that there is no such river as the Murray Darling.The Murray and Darling Rivers in Australia are two separate and distinct rivers with their sources thousands of kilometres apart. However, the Darling flows into the Murray, and between the two rivers and their numerous tributaries, they form the Murray-Darling basin which is one of the richest agricultural areas in Australia.Because of this, the rivers are heavily irrigated, sometimes for rather inappropriate crops such as cotton and rice, both of which need large amounts of water. Water is diverted from the rivers into dams for agriculture, and as a result, rising salinity problems are increasing as the water level drops.Less water is available for use downstream, and this is made worse by the fact that South Australia, into which the Murray River flows, is Australia's driest state.
Do you get your water from the Murray-Darling?
Parts of western and southern New South Wales, northern Victoria and eastern South Australia receive some of their water from the Murray-Darling river system. Note that the two rivers are quite separate, and not the same river, but together they make up one river system.
When did the Murray-Darling Basin drought start?
Well it all began in the late 60s thats when the Murray Darling River was young and then in the early 90s some of the land began to become dry and then we invented the word drought.
How wide is the Murray River?
There is no such river as the Murray-Darling. The Murray River and the Darling River are two separate and distinct rivers in Australia, with their sources over 2000 km apart. The Darling River is a tributary of the Murray. In a country as vast as Australia, rivers tend to vary considerably in depth, depending on; location along the river; the season; on rainfall further north; and on melting snow if the Snowy Mountains (where the Murray has its source). Parts of either river will be lower in places due to irrigation as well. The depth of the Darling can vary from being little more than a few waterholes in places to being well over 5 metres at its source. The Murray River is generally healthier, and its depth varies between 5 metres and 18 metres.
