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Because of the lack of tectonic activity, compared to the rest of the continents. Which means features from early parts of Earths history have managed to survive, and have not been destroyed in late-Tertiary and Quaternary uplift and extensive glacial erosion that the other continents went through.
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Australia is considered the oldest continent because it has a stable geological platform with very few tectonic activities, resulting in the preservation of ancient rocks. It has undergone minimal disturbance compared to other continents over millions of years, leading to its status as the oldest landmass.
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What is the worlds smallest and oldest continent?
Australia is the world's smallest continent and is also the oldest continent on Earth. It separated from the supercontinent Gondwana around 180 million years ago.
What continent is Austarlia in?
Australia is located in the continent of Australia.
WHAT CONtinent is aaustralia in?
Australia is located in the continent of Australia/Oceania.
What contenent is Australia on?
Australia is located on the continent of Australia.
Which continent and country is Sydney in?
Sydney is in Australia, which is a country in the continent of Australia.
What is the worlds smallest and oldest continent?
Australia is the world's smallest continent and is also the oldest continent on Earth. It separated from the supercontinent Gondwana around 180 million years ago.
What does it mean when you say that australia is the oldest of the continents?
That it is upon this Continent that the oldest fossils or other geological specimens are found.
What is the oldest city on the continent that was founded as a prison colony by Britain?
The first settlement in Australia, and now the oldest city, is Sydney, capital of the state of New South Wales.It is also Australia's largest city by population.
What is the oldest city on its continent founded as a prison colony for britainconsidered the most beautiful harbor in the world?
Sidney, Australia.
In Which continent is Australia found?
Australia is found on the continent of Australia. Australia is both a country and a continent.
Which continent does Australia belong to?
Australia is both a country and a continent. The country of Australia belongs to the continent of Australia.
What is the continent of Healesville Australia?
Australia is a continent as well as a country. Therefore the continent of Healesville, Australia is Australia.
What are the countries that make up the continent Australia?
Australia is the only country on the continent of Australia.
What continent is the Northern Territory Australia in?
The Northern Territory of Australia is situated on the continent of Australia. Australia is an island continent.
What is the continent of sydney?
Australia. continent: Austria
Is Australia part of the continent of Asia?
Australia is an island continent. The country of Australia fits exactly onto the continent of Australia.
What is the only continent that is in Australia?
Australia IS a continent. The only country in it is Australia
