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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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Where do Murray and darling rivers join?
The Murray and Darling rivers converge in Wentworth, New South Wales, Australia. The Darling River flows into the Murray River at this point, contributing to the overall flow of the Murray River system.
How common are wildfires in Australia?
Bushfires, as they are properly called in Australia, are very common, particularly during the summer months. Parts of southern Australia, where the summers can be very hot and dry for extended periods of time, are particularly bushfire-prone. Bushfires occur throughout Australia, wherever the vegetation becomes dried out and easily ignited during heatwaves or drought. A common cause of bushfires is when tinder-dry vegetation is struck by lightning.
There have been several significant bushfires that have caused great devastation and loss of life in Australia since European settlement. The Black Friday bushfires (1939), Ash Wednesday bushfires (1983), Canberra bushfires (2003) and Black Saturday bushfires (2009) have been among Australia's worst natural disasters.
What are some differences between Oceania and Australia and Asia?
Australia was settled by the English, so its early cultural influence was primarily English, and hence Western-influenced, rather than Asian. Australia remains a predominantly white population, although cultural influences from all over the world, including Asia, are becoming more pronounced.
Geographically, Australia is south of southeast Asia. It is more prone to droughts and bushfires, being made up largely of desert and bushland. Southeast Asia tends to suffer more by way of flooding resulting from cyclones and typhoons (cyclones in Australia rarely bring major flooding). Southeast Asia is also positioned along the Great Rim of Fire, where much seismic activity takes place. Australia is not bothered by seismic activity which, although present, is too far underground to cause any major damage (except for Newcastle in 1989). Australia is also known for its unique marsupial species, and for having the only monotremes (egg-laying mammals) in the world.
Oceania is not a continent. It is a geographical region comprising Austraila, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and some of the South Pacific islands. because oceanis includes Australia and Papua New Guinea, it also has unique marsupials and mammals found nowhere else in the world.
Which landform covers more than half of the continent of Australia?
There is no landform which overs more than half of Australia. While previous answers have suggested "desert", this is incorrect. True desert covers only 18-20% of the Australian continent. Semi-arid area covers another 45%, but this area is not classified as desert.
Do you get charged if someone rings you from America on my cell?
Well the thing is, you dont say where you are from. The person calling or texting you will be charged alot of money if it is long distance, but if you are both located in America or in the same place you should be fine. Just make sure that if the person is visiting china or something and you are in china, the person that is not from china will be charged for texting someone in china, even though they are there..... i think. :) Hope this helps! For more info you can go to your phone plan( Version, T-Mobile, AT&T, etc....)
How common are bushfires in Australia?
Bushfires in Australia are very common during summer.
However, bushfires like the massive Black Saturday fires across Victoria in February 2009, which killed almost 200 people, only occur every few decades. Prior to Black Saturday, the worst fires were Ash Wednedsay (1983) and Black Friday (1939).
In between, there have been some deadly bushfires that killed a smaller number of people (Canberra 2003; Eyre Peninsula 2005).
In other years, many areas may be threatened by bushfires, particularly in the south and over in Western Australia, leading to huge property losses.
What natural landforms are in southern Australia?
Southern Australia features a variety of natural landforms, including rugged coastlines, sandy beaches, rocky cliffs, mountains, valleys, and plateaus. The region is also known for its diverse flora and fauna, with unique ecosystems such as temperate rainforests and eucalyptus woodlands. Additionally, there are several iconic landmarks like the Twelve Apostles along the Great Ocean Road.
What is the opposite of Australia?
In terms of geography, the opposite of Australia is the North Atlantic Ocean, between the Cape Verde islands off of West Africa, the islands of the Caribbean, and the southeastern United States.
As can be seen on the map found on the link below, the entire continent would fit (by pure coincidence) in the sea, touching no land at all. The closest contiguous points over land would be the Ilha das Flores (the westernmost of the Azores islands) and the island of Barbuda (in the Lesser Antilles).
Which is an example of how isolation has affected the Australasian ecozone?
Development of the platypus -apex
Which nation is most culturally similar to New Zealand?
Australia for Pakeha and the Cook Islands for Maori.
What group was nearly wiped out by smallpox in Australia?
Aborigines were mainly affected by smallpox.
What do scientist think will happen to Africa and Asia and Australia if continental drift continues?
If continental drift continues, Africa is predicted to move further north and collide with Europe, potentially forming a new mountain range. Asia may continue to move northward and collide with Europe as well, leading to further mountain-building. Australia is expected to move closer to Asia, potentially causing changes in its climate and geology.
How often does it rain in Australia?
Australia's snowfall regions are limited to just a few areas, and the amount of snow varies according to the place and the time of year.
Winter time sees excellent snowfalls for skiing in the Snowy Mountains region of southeastern New South Wales and northeastern Victoria. Central Tasmania also sees good snowfalls. These falls usually only start in June at the earliest and continue through August, tapering off in the early months of Spring. Several of Australia's main snow resorts include the Kosciuszko National Park in NSW (Charlotte's Pass, Thredbo, Blue Cow) and Victoria (Mt Bogong, Fall's Creek, Mt Hotham, etc). These ski resorts may register anywhere between 50cm (20 inches) and 150 cm (60 inches) during the winter months. See the related link below for specifics.
Snow also falls (rarely) in southwest Western Australia, the southeast of South Australia, the highlands of Tasmania, Victoria, NSW (e.g. Blue Mountains to Orange, e.g. Blue Mountains to Orange, and in the New England region around Armidale) and even southern Queensland on the border around Stanthorpe. Of Australia's major cities, Canberra is the most likely to receive snow, followed by Hobart. Each of these places is more likely to receive perhaps 2cm (less than an inch) of snow at any given time.
For the greater part of Australia, no snow falls.
What is the latitude and longitude of Ulure?
Latitude: S 25° 21' 9.338", Longitude: E 131° 2' 3.7014"
It depends.... when they have just been dug out of the round they are extremely rough and vary in shapes. Once they have been polished they are very smooth and usually a round shape.
How many times can Thailand fit in Australia?
14.98 times. Thailand's land mass is 513,120 square kilometres (198,120 sq mi)
Australia is 7,617,930 square kilometres (2,941,300 sq mi)
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How many people climb Uluru every year?
No-one lives at Uluru itself.
At the nearby Yulara resort, the 2006 census indicated a population of 1606.
Does Australia use tidal power?
Australia has the potential for tidal power generation, but currently, there are no operational tidal power plants in the country. Research and pilot projects have been carried out to explore the potential of tidal energy as a renewable energy source in Australia, but commercial-scale deployment is still in the early stages.
The most southern edge of mainland Australia is closer to the south pole than the most southern tip of Africa.
Additionally, the southern most tip of New Zealand is a bit closer than that and the tip of South America is the closest. See the link below.
Where are opals mined in Queensland?
Opals are mined in Queensland, Australia, primarily in the areas around the towns of Lightning Ridge, Coober Pedy, and Mintabie. These regions are known for producing high-quality opals with vibrant colors and unique patterns.
Which two states in Australia are mostlt to be affected tropical cyclones?
Queensland and Western Australia are the two states in Australia most likely to be affected by tropical cyclones due to their proximity to the warm waters of the Coral Sea and the Indian Ocean, respectively. These states experience cyclone seasons each year, typically running from November to April.
What country is 80 degrees south 140 degrees east?
That point is on the Antarctic continent. There are no countries there.
Is Wave Rock the largest rock in Western Australia?
No. The largest rock in Australia and the world is Mt Augustus. This is a monocline, or a mountain made of rock, attached to a sheet of rock beneath, which extends for up to hundreds of kilometres. Mt Augustus is larger than Uluru/Ayers Rock.
