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Australia
Australia is the sixth largest country in the world, and located south of Papua New Guinea and Indonesia, in the Southern Hemisphere.
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What is an example of a predator prey relationship in the Great Barrier Reef?
Examples of a Great Barrier Reef food chain can be found at the related link below. The first diagram given is a simple food chain of just three species, while the second diagram is a complex diagram showing the interrelationship of many species.
Where did the boomerang originate from?
the Australian boomerang was invented about 1,000 years ago by the Aborigines, who where the native people of Australia. But the oldest boomerang ever discovered was found in present-day Poland and was 30,000 years old. The ancient Egyptians among others knew and used boomerangs as long as 2,500 years ago.
What is Australia's education like?
Im in my final year of highschool now and I can easily describe to you school life ion Australia :)
School days start at around 9:00 and end anywhere between 3:00 and 3:30. Depending on what part of Australia you are talking about, the number of students attending school varies. Eg rural, country Aus can hold as little as 30 students!! Of course, I'm talking about areas in the NT, central Australia or small coastal towns etc.
Lessons taught at school varies. There's usua;lly always a very big range. As well as the usual Maths, English, science (ew!!), most highschools offer metal work, wood work, textiles, music, art, drama, agriculture, marine studies, P.D, (personal development, like sport and health etc) languages etc
School is very casual. Not all students attend everyday (although I strongly advise against this) and home study isn't as focused as other countries I suppose. Although Australia has some very talented and academic students throughout the country, it's usually not as important as the rugby game on saturday to most people. This can change in senior years.
As for the actual students... This also varies throughout the country. In the city, school is very multi cultural. There's not usually a lot of culture along the coastal areas though. I live and attend a coastal school and I think its excellent! Especially for sport. Lessons are often held on the beach and swimming is put into our school curriculum. Science is very focused at my school due to the surrounding ocean and vast amount of land to study.
There's always going to be certain 'clicks' or 'in-crowds'. Bullying still occurs unfortunately. But at the same time, there's always going to be that strong willed person who will stick up for others. Bullies in Australia get told!
So I in conclusion, school in Australia is chilled, fun and quite pleasant!
By Ellie :)
Are there beaches near by Sydney Australia?
Yes. Melbourne is right next to Port Phillip bay, and therefore has many beaches.
But most of them do not have waves, we call them city beaches. If you travel a bit further than Melbourne you can find more surf beaches.
What continent is south of all the other continent?
Antarctica is south of the four major oceans of the world.
What ocean is the closest to South Australia?
The Soutern Ocean. (The Great Austrailan Bight is the body of water closer to the continent but is is not called an "Ocean" , the boundaries of these water masses are unclear. Modern terminology has Southern Ocean south of 60° S but older sources have the Southern Ocean stretching further north.
See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Australia_map_1863.jpg for a map labling the Southern Ocean as close to Australia.
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What is the zone of climate in Sydney Australia?
The main climate region for sydney, Australia is Temperate Marine, and the regionwith in it is in the Marine west coast wich has mild winters and cool summers with moderate precipitation all year.
When did the great barrier reef become a world heritage site?
Yes. In 1981, the Great Barrier Reef gained international recognition through its inscription on the World Heritage List. The Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area is the world's largest and is one of only a few World Heritage Areas that satisfy all four natural World Heritage Criteria.
Where have the oldest rocks been found?
The location and age of the oldest rocks is a movable feast, depending on the state of geological exploration, and the particular part of the sample dated.
Having said that, these rocks are gneiss and zircons in them are often the material dated.
Naturally, we have no access to rocks subsequently overrun by basalt shields and similar concealment.
The dates are in the vicinity of 4.4x109 years ago, (+/_8 Ma). Specific locations include the Canadian Shield, and the Jack hills of Western Australia.
Where do dolphins live in the Great Barrier Reef?
Various marine creatures live in the Great Barrier Reef, including turtles, dugong, squid, octopus, sharks, a huge variety of fish, and an enormous range of sea plants.
No person lives in the Great Barrier Reef, as it is primarily comprised of a series of coral reefs and atolls, and much of it is underwater. There are many islands which form part of the Great Barrier Reef, and these are inhabited by people of all sorts of races, usually caucasian.
What States coast is off the Great Barrier Reef?
The Great Barrier Reef is located parallel to the coast of Queensland.
Name the deserts covering the great western plateau?
Great Victorian Desert
Great Sandy Desert
Simpson
Tanami
Gibson
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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.
Why is Australia said to be stable geologically?
Because it's not on a tectonic plate margin, it has no active volcanoes and few earthquakes, unlike places closer to, or on plate margins like "Ring of Fire" countries such as Japan and NZ.
What country is above Australia?
Off the Australian north east corner lies the island of Papua New Guinea.
Further north is Indonesia, with Malaysia and the Philippines further north still.
There are many smaller islands between and around the countries mentioned above.
Personal and professional qualities of teachers in Australia?
To be a teacher in Australia, one has to complete at least four years of study. One can do a four year Bachelor of Education, or a three year university degree, followed by a graduate diploma or degree which takes another year.
What were the first Europeans in Australia called?
The people who were to build the settlement were convicts. Generally they were not good workers and very few of them had any knowledge of farming or carpentry - the two skills most needed in the new colony.
Unlike Aborigines, who lived well off the land, the new settlers did not understand the Australian environment. Nor, in the early years, did they have much success in finding fertile land or growing enough food to feed the whole settlement.
Does Australia have a good climate for crops?
Yes, it does.
Because of Australia's range of climates and soil types, the country is able to grow nearly any crop. Greengrocers in Australia offer a fantastic array of fruit and vegetables, most of which are locally grown. There is a huge variety of fruits and vegetables - apples, oranges, melons, citrus, tropical, pears, potatoes, onions, salad vegetables, carrots, lettuce, cabbage, broccoli, tomatoes - anything you can imagine. Australia has a very strong stonefruit industry (cherries, peaches, apricots, nectarines, etc) while the tropical areas supply pineapples, mangoes, and bananas.
Sugar cane is a significant industry in the eastern and north-eastern regions.
Australia grows a lot of cereal crops - wheat, barley, oats, rye, sorghum, millet, corn and even rice, and also leguminous crops - beans, lentils, chickpeas.
Where is Brisbane located within Australia?
Brisbane is located on Australia's east coast, on Moreton Bay. It is the capital of Queensland, the state that occupies the northeastern quadrant of the continent. Within the state of Queensland, Brisbane can be found in the southeast.
How long after the expiration date of Australian gold suntan lotion can you use it?
If there is it will be printed on the packaging.
What Australian state has the longest borders with other states and territories?
approximately 47 miles 53 metres 17 cm and 4 mm and 1mmm
Where is the best place to shop in Melbourne Australia?
The best shopping center in Australia is Cannon Central Shopping Centre in Cannon Hill. They offer a variety of retail options also on the doorstep. You can go to www(dot)cannoncentral(dot)com(dot)au
