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What are the 5 largest rainforests in the world?
the amazon africa southern asia australasia central america
What are five characteristics used to classify stars?
---- 1. color 2.size 3.brightness 4.compostion 5.temperature .
Name 5 igneous rocks and how to recognize them?
5_igneous_rocks_
What is the name of the formula pcl 5?
Phosphorus pentachloride
What is the name of the compound with the formula for ICL 5?
Iodine Pentachloride
What are the elements of the southern cross?
5 stars
5 s of the S C?
5 stars of the Southern Cross
What do the 5 stars represent in Samoa?
It represents the constellation the Southern Cross, which is a prominent constellation of the southern hemisphere.
Can you see 5 stars in the Southern Cross in Australia?
Yes. Five stars are clearly visible, although the fifth one which does not mark the points of the cross is less bright.
What do the 5 stars representWhy in Australia?
The five smaller stars on the right hand side of the Australian flag form the constellation of the Southern Cross. This constellation is seen only in the Southern Hemisphere, and was a valuable navigational aid to early sailors.
Are seven pointed stars required for the southern cross?
Yes, the 4 main stars in the southern cross are 7 pointed stars, but the 'central' one is only a 5 pointed star. Also with mentioning the big star (Union jack) is 7 pointed also, it represents the 5 states and 2 Territory's of mainland Australia (excluding the ACT as it didn't exists at time of creation and is really just part of NSW)
What does the cross represent from the New Zealand flag?
The cross on the flag from New Zealand is part of the British Union Jack. This is used to represent the country's British heritage. The stars on the flag represent the southern cross.
Do the 5 stars on the Australian flag have a name?
Yes: the five stars on the right is the constellation known as the Southern Cross, visible only in the southern hemisphere and up to 25 degrees latitude in the northern hemisphere. There are in fact six stars on the Australian flag. The biggest star on the left under the Union Jack is called the Commonwealth Star or the Federation Star. It represents the six states and the numerous territories of Australia.
What flag has union jack in the corner and circle of white stars?
Australia and New Zealand both have a dark blue flag with a Union Jack in the corner. Te Australian flag also shows the Southern Cross as 5 white stars and the NZ flag the Southern Cross as four red stars
Why does the Australian Two Dollar coin have five stars?
The standard issue non-commemorative Australian 50 cent coin is covered in stars if your eyesight is good enough to pick them out. Nine are incorporated into the shield design. Each component of the Shield represents one of the 6 states. The top left portion represents New South Wales and contains 4 stars, the top centre portion represents Victoria and contains the 5 stars of the Southern Cross. The large star at the top in the centre is the seven pointed star of Federation. One point represents each of the States and the seventh point represents the Territories. Various commemorative 50 cent coins have various representations of the Australian flag which show the Southern Cross constellation consisting of 5 stars plus the Federation Star, sometimes referred to as the Commonwealth Star. Other 50 cent coins show the Southern Cross constellation consisting of 5 stars.
What does the the eagle means of the Samoan flag?
The red base represents courage. The blue stands for freedom and the white represents purity. The five stars symbolize the constellation the Southern Cross, representing the stars Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta and Epsilon, which is smaller because it doesn't shine as brightly as the other stars in the constellation. The cross represents Samoa's geographical position in the world and its link to New Zealand, which also incorporates the Southern Cross on its national flag.
What do the 5 stars represent on the flag of Australia?
The group of five stars form the constellation of the Southern Cross, a valuable navigation aid to early sailors travelling through the southern hemisphere. There is a sixth star, known as the Federation or Commonwealth star. It has seven points, with six of the points representing the six states of Australia, and the seventh representing Australia's two mainland territories as well as its numerous external (offshore) territories. See the related link below for more information on the symbolism of the Australian flag.
