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Charles Sturt and other early Australian explorers believed an inland sea existed because of the unusual behaviour of the rivers. Most rivers flow towards the coastline. However, the rivers of New South Wales on the western side of the Great Dividing Range all flowed away from the coast. The logical deduction was that they flowed to an inland sea. It was Charles Sturt who discovered that so many of the rivers flowed to tributaries of the Murray River, which then took almost a 90 degree turn south to the Southern Ocean. Although Sturt's journey down the Murray proved that the river system flowed to the southern coast, Sturt still remained convinced for most of his life that Australia's interior should hold an inland sea. After all, the other major continents had inland seas. In essence, Australia does - Lake Eyre - but not a permanent inland sea like the Great Lakes of North America.
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The ancient continent that contained all the landmasses is called?
Pangaea. It was a supercontinent that existed millions of years ago and eventually broke apart to form the continents we have today.
How old did Charles Darwin think the earth was?
Charles Darwin estimated the age of the Earth to be several hundred million years old based on his theory of evolution. This was in contrast to the prevailing belief at the time that the Earth was only a few thousand years old according to biblical accounts.
Where to go if there is a tsunami?
If you are near the coast and a tsunami warning is issued, move to higher ground immediately. Head inland or to a higher elevation away from the shore, as tsunamis can cause massive flooding and destruction along the coast. Follow the guidance of local authorities and seek shelter in designated evacuation zones if available.
Are regions near the ocean cooler than inland regions of the same latitude?
That region is most likely cooler than the interior in the Summer, and warmer than theinterior in the Winter. Locations near the coast may very well have the same averagetemperature as inland locations have, but their extremes are less extreme.The whole thing is also complicated by the fact that inland locations are likely to be athigher elevations than the ocean coast is, which also has an effect on the climate.
Why doesn't Pangaea exist anymore?
Pangaea, the supercontinent that existed around 300 million years ago, broke apart due to the movement of tectonic plates. The shifting plates created new ocean basins and separated the landmass into the continents we know today. This process, known as continental drift, continues to shape Earth's geology.
Did Charles 1 name the Amazon River?
I doubt that he even knew the Amazon River existed. Charles I was executed by Oliver Cromwell in 1649 (I think it was) and had no time to even think about the Amazon River - let alone to name it!!
What did the authorities think of Charles Sturt's discoveries?
The Governor of New South Wales, Ralph Darling, was very pleased with Sturt's discoveries - or it could be that he was pleased to have a river named after himself. Nonetheless, Sturt's discovery of how the Darling River joined the Murray River was asignificant, for it helped to open up Australia's waterways for transportation. For many decades, paddlesteamers were used to transport people and goods along the Darling and Murray Rivers. Sturt's discovery that the Murray emptied into the Lake Alexandrina and the sea at Encounter Bay in the south were influential in the decision to establish a colony on the southern coast. It could even be said that Sturt's discoveries led to the founding of South Australia.
Which term below does not describe world climate region?
inland*i think*?
What is the inland plain of Columbia called?
I think it's called the Boliva
Do scientists think living could have existed on neptune?
no
Is ulan bator Vientine Tokyo inland?
i forgot i think it begins with M i forgot i think it begins with M
How much of Virginia is made of water?
I think Virginia Doesn't have any inland water.
What technologies existed in Italy in 1510?
Compass and Telescope is what I think.
Why did people first think dragons existed?
because they were stupid
What is the name of the female who is credited for being the first computer programmer?
Lady Ada Lovelace (Byron). She worked with Charles Babbage and has a Language named after her (i think).
What was climate when the homo habilis and erectus and sapiens existed?
eh... nobody really knows that, but i think that it was too hot and they existed... O_o
Weres the best place for using solar energy?
I would think Arizona or inland Australia
