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Australia is a geologically ancient continent with no recent history of heavy glaciation, and is not at a plate margin so there is no new mountain building. What mountains Australia has have been heavily eroded by millenia of the effects of water, wind and sun.
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Why doesn't Australia have very small mountains?
Australia has very small mountains because all of the mountains it does have, it has been gradually worn away by the effects of the sun, water and wind.
How many kilometres is it from Blue Mountains to Sydney?
The distance from Blue Mountains, Australia to Sydney, Australia is 99.2 kilometers.
Is Australia mountainous or a desert?
Australia has both mountains and deserts.
Where in Australia are the Glasshouse Mountains?
The Glasshouse Mountains are in southeast Queensland, in Caboolture shire.
Does Australia have mountains valleys and beaches?
Australia is renowned for its long coastlines of fantastic beaches. There are plenty of rugged mountains and deep valleys and ravines.
Is there a big mountain in Australia?
Australia does have high mountains, but while they are high for what is a largely flat country, they are quite small compared to mountains in some parts of the world. For example, Mount Kosciuszko is Australia's highest mountain on the mainland. Its elevation is 2228m above sea level. Mt Everest, in Nepal, has an elevation of 8848m, which is almost four times the height of Mt Kosciuszko.
Why is Australia's highest mountain not even half the height of the highest peaks on other continents?
The older mountains are, the more they will have eroded. Australia is the Earth's oldest continent, so its mountains have had more time to erode than most other mountains have. Many other mountains ranges, including the Himalayas, are much younger than those in Australia, so they have not eroded nearly as much as Australia's mountains, and are therefore higher.
What direction are the mountains in Australia?
East to west
Is mountains an abiotic factor in sydney Australia?
no
Which mountains in Australia are fold mountain?
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What country are the blue mountains in?
Australia,NSW
Are the Blue Mountains the highest in Australia?
No. Mount Kosciuszko is the highest mountain in Australia. The Blue Mountains are known for their ruggedness, their sheer cliffs and their steep ravines.
