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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 Australia completely surrounded by?
Australia is completely surrounded by oceans and seas and other bodies of water. It is also known as an island continent.
- West of Australia is the Indian Ocean and to the east is the Pacific Ocean.
- South of Tasmania and Australia's southern coastline is the Southern Ocean.
- North of Australia are the Timor and Arafuraseas
- To the southeast, between Australia and New Zealand, is the Tasman Sea
- To the northeast is the Coral Sea.
Not coming under the heading of either "seas" or "oceans" are also the Gulf Of Carpentaria in the north and the Great Australian Bight, which is essentially a wide, open bay which is part of the Southern Ocean.
Between the mainland and Tasmania is Bass Strait while between Cape York in Queensland and Papua New Guinea to the north is Torres Strait.
The opposite of opal does not have a universally recognized term. However, some may consider diamond, as they are both precious gemstones but with very different characteristics.
How many hours ahead is Sydney in Australia from the UK?
When London (UTC/UTC+1) is on Summer Time and Sydney (UTC+10/UTC+11) is on Standard Time (from the 1st Sunday of April to the 1st Sunday of October), Sydney is 9 hours ahead of London.
When London and Sydney are both on Summer Time (from the last Sunday of March to the 1st Sunday of April and from the 1st Sunday of October to the last Sunday of October), Sydney is 10 hours ahead of London.
When London is on Standard Time and Sydney is on Summer Time (from the last Sunday of October to the last Sunday of March), Sydney is 11 hours ahead of London.
So in June, 1 PM BST in London = 10 PM Eastern Standard Time in Sydney.
In mid-October, 1 PM BST in London = 11 PM Eastern Summer Time in Sydney.
In December, 12 noon GMT in London = 11 PM Eastern Summer Time in Sydney.
What is 8 degrees south latitude and 177 degrees east longitude?
That point is among the islands of the South Pacific Ocean,
about 150 miles west-northwest of Funafuti, Tuvalu.
In what years did daylight saving start in Australia?
Daylight saving started in Australia in 1917 during World War I, to conserve energy. It was not consistently observed across all states and territories until 1971.
What is the etymology of the name 'Ayers Rock' and the Aboriginal name 'Uluru'?
Ayers Rock was named by explorer Wiliam Gosse after the former Premier of South Australia, Sir Henry Ayers.
Most sources quote the meaning of Uluru as Great Pebble;other sources translate the word as Meeting Place. The name comes from the Anangu people of central Australia, specifically, the Pitjantjatjara tribe.
Is there such a thing as a purple opal stone?
Opals do not naturally occur in a true purple color. However, there are opals that can exhibit purple flash or play-of-color when viewed from certain angles due to diffraction of light. These opals are usually referred to as having purple "flash" rather than being completely purple.
What is the time difference between NZ and Victoria Australia?
Victoria is 11 hrs. ahead of England from the last Sun. of Oct. until the last Sun. of March.
Victoria is 10 hrs. ahead of England from the last Sun. of March until the 1st Sun. of April (one week).
Victoria is 9 hrs. ahead of England from the 1st Sun. of April until the 1st Sun. of Oct.
Victoria is 10 hrs. ahead of England from the 1st Sun. of Oct. until the last Sun. of Oct.
Why do marine west coast climates have abundant precipitation?
Marine west coast climates have abundant precipitation because humid air from the Pacific Ocean hits the western slopes of the Coastal Ranges. The air rises up the slopes of the mountains, and it cools. As the air cools, large amounts of rain or snow fall on the western slopes. The eastern slopes lie in the rain shadow of the mountains and receive little precipitation.
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What is the perimeter of Ayers Rock?
The perimeter, or circumference of Ayers Rock / Uluru is 9.4km, or 5.8 miles.
What city is 10 degrees south latitude and 142 degrees east longitude?
The coordinates of 10S, 142E are in the Gulf of Carpenteria northwest of Badu Island, Queensland, Australia and south of Papua New Guinea. There are no nearby cities.
The nearest city worthy of the name would be Port Moresby, PNG at 9.5S, 147E, or Darwin, Australia at 12.5S, 130E.
Up and down are relative to the centre of Earth so down is pointing toward the centre of Earth. Think of a ball if you point to any place on the outside you always point to the middle.
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How do you tell the difference between synthetic Australian opals and nautural Australian opals?
To someone not familiar with Australian doublet and triplet opals, it would be difficult to tell the difference between them and solid opals when the stones have been set.
Some of the ways to tell the difference are:
- The price - doublets and triplets are much less expensive than similar solid stones;
- Doublets have a thin slice of opal mounted on a black backing. If you can see the underside of the stone in the setting, you can tell whether it is a "black backing" or the stone;
- Triplets have a clear quartz cap on top of the opal in addition to the black backing. With a magnifying glass or incredible eyesight, you can see the thin clear layer on top of the stone.
Jewelry with doublet and triplet opals has the same appearance as a solid opal. It's possible to find jewelry with amazingly brilliant colors at a reasonably affordable price when the stone is set as a doublet or triplet.
What is industrial zoning 3 in Melbourne Melbourne?
Industrial Zoning 3 in Melbourne refers to a zoning classification that designates certain areas for industrial use. This zoning allows for a range of industrial activities and may have specific restrictions and guidelines for development. It is important to consult the local planning department for detailed information on what is permitted within this zoning classification in Melbourne.
Time difference between NYC and Perth Australia?
Perth is 12 hours ahead of New York from March to November and 13 hours ahead from November to March.
What disaster hit Australia on Christmas 1974?
Australia's famous Christmas natural disatser was when Cyclone Tracy virtually wiped out the Northern Territory capital of Darwin. The town had to be completely rebuilt, and it took many years.
What type of climate dominates the interior of Australia?
The interior of Australia is characterized by a semi-arid to arid climate, with hot temperatures and low rainfall. It experiences harsh conditions such as droughts and heatwaves due to its distance from the coast and lack of moisture from the ocean.
What is the Latin name for the southern cross?
The Latin name for the Southern Cross is crux australis.
What is the time difference between Adelaide and quito?
When Adelaide is on Standard Time, Quito (UTC - 5 hours) is 14.5 hours behind Adelaide (UTC + 9.5 hours / UTC + 10.5 hours).
When Adelaide is on Summer Time, Quito is 15.5 hours behind Adelaide.
In Australia, Summer Time begins on the 1st Sunday of October and ends on the 1st Sunday of April.
So when it's 7 AM ECT in Quito, the time in Adelaide is either 9:30 PM Central Standard Time or 10:30 PM Central Summer Time.
Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, is considered a sacred site by the Anangu people of Australia. The concept of a curse is not part of their beliefs; rather, it is about the importance of respecting the spiritual significance of the rock. Disrespecting the site can be seen as culturally insensitive and can have consequences, but it is not considered to be a curse in the traditional sense.
What are the three signs in Australia of global warming?
- Rising temperatures, longer summers, shorter winters.
- Climate changes: times of droughts, extreme and unusual floods.
- Damage to the Great Barrier Reef, with some coral bleached and dying.
Time difference between Melbourne and South Australia?
Melbourne is almost always a half hour ahead of Adelaide.
9:30 PM Central Standard Time = 10 PM Eastern Standard Time
10:30 PM Central Summer Time = 11 PM Eastern Summer TimeMelbourne is currently half and hour ahead of Adelaide.
Why is Ayers rock called both Ayers Rock and Uluru?
Uluru is the aboriginal name for what the European explorers named Ayers Rock. Uluru was the name by which the rock was known for thousands of years prior to European settlement.
The feature was given the name Ayers Rock by explorer William Gosse after the former Premier of South Australia, Sir Henry Ayers. It is now known as Uluru/Ayers Rock, the title it was officially given in 2002, in order to acknowledge the traditional indigenous owners of the land.
How do the Uluru adapt to the environment?
Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, does not adapt to the environment as it is a sandstone rock formation that remains unchanged over time. However, it is located in a desert environment, and the plants and animals around Uluru have adapted to survive in this arid landscape by conserving water and seeking shade during the hot days.
