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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 colours does Uluru change?

Uluru's real colour is orange-red ochre. However, it can appear to change colour at different times of day and according to the weather conditions. In the normal light of day, from a distance, it takes on a browner hue. At sunrise, it has a more orange-yellow appearance, whilst at sunset, it can appear to glow a vivid red, or be a dusky-red in appearance. On an overcast day, Uluru's colour is more subdued, turning to a sandy brown colour. On the occasions when it rains, the entire rock becomes silvery-grey in appearance.

The different angles of morning sun and late afternoon sun reflect differently off the surface of Uluru and interact with the different soil colours surrounding it. It is largely a matter of the atmospheric conditions, and how the moisture levels in the air and any clouds reflect the surrounding desert colours back onto Uluru.

What is the connection between the continents and rock formations like Uluru on the surface?

Continents are made up of various types of rocks, including sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks. Rock formations like Uluru are a result of geological processes that occur over millions of years, including erosion, weathering, and tectonic movements. The unique geological history of each continent contributes to the formation of distinct rock features like Uluru.

Where does a bushfire never occur in Australia?

Bushfires can occur virtually anywhere in Australia. As well as bushland, woodlands and forests such as pine plantations, bushfires can occur in grasslands, alpine areas, scrubby deserts and even within bushland refuges in the city. The only place they cannot occur is in the sandy desert or gibber desert.

When was Uluru first sighted?

Uluru is the native name for Ayers Rock in Australia. Dreamtime is the name for a form of shamanic practice common in aboriginal Australian and American tribes. It usually involves ingesting various halucenogenic plant extracts or cocktails and is the process by which tribal elders would commune with the ancestral spirits and guardians of nature to procure their favour, wisdom and counsel. Other accounts of Dreamtime suggest something much more ancient and arcane; a time in which nothing but pure energy existed, waiting to be born into a physical form; the time before creation. As for WHERE Uluru was in the dreamtime, I have read that he lay dormant "...in the space between spaces...". I cannot find a text that says where exactly that was, but since nothing existed I would say its location is irrelevant!

What is the weather in Sydney like in February what is the degree in Fahrenheit?

The record high in Sydney, Australia was 45.8 C measured at Observatory Hill 2:55pm 18th January 2013 which was 0.5C above Sydney's previous hottest day in 1939. On the same day, across greater Sydney, the hottest temperatures recorded were at Penrith (46.5C at 2.16pm), Camden (46.4C at 3.04pm), Richmond (46.4C at 3.01pm), Sydney Airport (46.4C at 2.32pm) and Bankstown (46.1C at 3.28pm)

The highest temperature recorded in New South Wales was 49.7C measured at Menindee Post Office 10 January 1939

What time is it in Australia if its 3pm in texas?

1st Sun. of Nov. - 2nd Sun. of Mar.:

  • 3 PM CST (N. America) = 4 AM CXT = 5 AM WST = 6:30 AM CST (Australia) = 7 AM EST = 7:30 AM CDT (Australia) = 8 AM EDT and LHDT = 8:30 AM NFT
  • 3 PM MST = 5 AM CXT = 6 AM WST = 7:30 AM CST (Australia) = 8 AM EST = 8:30 AM CDT (Australia) = 9 AM EDT and LHDT = 9:30 AM NFT

2nd Sun. of Mar. - 1st Sun. of Apr.:

  • 3 PM CDT (N. America) = 3 AM CXT = 4 AM WST = 5:30 AM CST (Australia) = 6 AM EST = 6:30 AM CDT (Australia) = 7 AM EDT and LHDT = 7:30 AM NFT
  • 3 PM MDT = 4 AM CXT = 5 AM WST = 6:30 AM CST (Australia) = 7 AM EST = 7:30 AM CDT (Australia) = 8 AM EDT and LHDT = 8:30 AM NFT

1st Sun. of Apr. - 1st Sun. of Oct.:

  • 3 PM CDT (N. America) = 3 AM CXT = 4 AM WST = 5:30 AM CST (Australia) = 6 AM EST = 6:30 AM LHST = 7:30 AM NFT
  • 3 PM MDT = 4 AM CXT = 5 AM WST = 6:30 AM CST (Australia) = 7 AM EST = 7:30 AM LHST = 8:30 AM NFT

1st Sun. of Oct. - 1st Sun. of Nov.:

  • 3 PM CDT (N. America) = 3 AM CXT = 4 AM WST = 5:30 AM CST (Australia) = 6 AM EST = 6:30 AM CDT (Australia) = 7 AM EDT and LHDT = 7:30 AM NFT
  • 3 PM MDT = 4 AM CXT = 5 AM WST = 6:30 AM CST (Australia) = 7 AM EST = 7:30 AM CDT (Australia) = 8 AM EDT and LHDT = 8:30 AM NFT

How often does Australia have hurricanes?

The violent tropical storm known as "hurricane" in the Caribbean is called a cyclone. In actual fact, cycloneis the generic name for all forms of the weather phenomenon that includes hurricanes and typhoons.

Australia has cyclones regularly between November and April. The continent may be hit by anywhere between 4 and 14 cyclones every year. According to Australia's main Scientific body, the CSIRO, the average is 13, but this can vary according to whether Australia is being affected by an El Nino or a La Nina weather pattern.

What is the time difference between Queensland and Perth?

Queensland is always two hours ahead of Perth.

8 PM Western Standard Time (UTC+8) = 10 PM Eastern Standard Time (UTC+10)

Why did Ernest Giles discover Uluru?

Ernest Giles did not discover Uluru. Giles discovered the Olgas, now known as Kata Tjuta, but Uluru was discovered by William Gosse of the South Australia Survey Department. Gosse initially named it Ayers Rock, after the Premier of South Australia at the time.

What is the difference between an Australian opal and an Ethiopian opal?

Australian opals are known for their vibrant play-of-color, while Ethiopian opals typically exhibit a more honey-like coloration with flashes of red, orange, and green. Ethiopian opals are also generally more translucent than Australian opals.

What desert separates Mt Augustus and Uluru?

Gibson Desert is the main desert that separates the world's two largest monoliths of Uluru and Mt Augustus. The Little Sandy Desert and the southeastern part of the Great Sandy Desert also lie between the two features.

How deep is Uluru underground?

It is difficult for scientists to determine the depth of Uluru, formerly known as Ayers Rock. Although appearing as a single monolith, it is in fact an inselberg, and linked underground to Kata Tjuta, about 40kilometres away, by rock strata which is up to five kilometres thick in some places.

Where do you find Uluru and the Atacama Desert?

Uluru, also known as Ayer's Rock, is a large rock formtion found in the southern Northern Territory of central Australia. The Atacama Desert is a long and thin desert located mostly in Chile between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. It is the driest area on Planet Earth.

Did anyone die in the Perth fires of this year?

No fatalities were reported during the Perth fires of this year. However, there was significant property damage caused by the fires.

How will the carbon tax affect Australia?

The carbon tax in Australia will be paid by the big polluters, the industries that emit large amounts of carbon dioxide. The aim of the carbon tax is not to get money; it is to encourage industries to clean up their work practices and factories so as to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Any reduction will slow the rate of global warming.

Some prices may rise within an allowable limit, that is monitored, so any company overcharging will be prosecuted. The money collected is being used to compensate consumers for this rise in prices.

What was Australia called before Tasmania broke off?

Before Tasmania broke off from the mainland, Australia was known as Gondwana. Gondwana was a supercontinent that existed around 180 million years ago and included present-day Australia, Antarctica, South America, Africa, and the Indian subcontinent.

How do you make uluru as a model?

To create a model of Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, you can use materials like clay, paper mache, or even styrofoam to sculpt its distinctive shape. You can then paint the model with red and orange tones to replicate the color of the rock. Add any surrounding vegetation or features to enhance the realism of the model.

Is Uluru a mesa?

No. Uluru is not classified as a mesa. The correct term for this feature is "inselberg". It is a formation that rises above the surrounding plains, and it completely composed of sandstone. The visible part is the exposed upper portion of a rock which extends underground and reappears as the landform known as Kata Tjuta.

How will the Daintree Rainforest be affected if Climate Change and Global Warming continue?

Continued climate change and global warming could lead to higher temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, and more frequent extreme weather events, all of which could disrupt the delicate balance of the Daintree Rainforest's ecosystem. This can result in loss of biodiversity, increased risk of fires, and potential habitat degradation for the unique flora and fauna that call the rainforest home. Protecting and preserving the Daintree Rainforest through sustainable practices and conservation efforts is crucial to mitigate these potential impacts.

How many hurricanes hit Australia?

The correct name for hurricanes in Australia and the South Pacific is cyclones. 'Cyclone' is the generic name for all tropical storms of this intensity.

Since records began, Australia has been hit by hundreds of cyclones.

Australia may be hit by anywhere between 4 and 14 cyclones every year. According to Australia's main Scientific body, the CSIRO, the average is 13, but this can vary according to whether Australia is being affected by an El Nino or a La Nina weather pattern.

What type of climate dominates central Australia?

A dry arid climate dominates central Australia. This means there is minimal precipitation, while summers are intensely hot, and winter nights are bitterly cold.

How many forest fires happen a week in Australia?

The number of forest fires in Australia can vary greatly depending on the season and weather conditions. On average, there can be several hundred to over a thousand forest fires in Australia each week during peak fire season.