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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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Distinguish between territory and geographical range?

Territory is a human political, culture, and linguistic construct of area. For example Europe is regarded as a territorial continent based on such constructs. However, geographically Europe and Asia are the single super-massive continent of Eurasia. Thus, geographic ranges are physical land form phenomena rather than ideological constructs.

What is the weather forecast for 31st October 2009 in Melbourne Australia?

I do not have access to real-time or historical weather data for a specific date in the past like October 31, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia. I recommend checking with a reliable weather service or historical weather database for that information.

What does an opal signify?

  • Enhances your ability to communicate what is in your heart
  • Helps in overcoming those things you do to yourself that are harmful
  • Strong connection to the sea and creatures of the sea (dolphins, mermaids, etc.)

Which country is Wagga Wagga in?

Wagga Wagga is a city located in the state of New South Wales, Australia.

What were the worst fires in Australia?

1. The February 2009 "Black Saturday" bushfires in Victoria which, to date, have reached a death toll of 210. 2. The February 1983 "Ash Wednesday" bushfires had a combined death toll of 75 for South Australia and Victoria. 3. The January 1939 "Black Friday" bushfires in Victoria, which saw 71 deaths. 4. The January 2005 bushfires on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia, which claimed 9 lives.

Is Ayers Rock a meteor?

Uluru, or Ayers Rock is not a meteor. It is a large sandstone monolith, and the world's second largest but best known monolith. It is 9 km in circumference and rises 348 metres above the desert. Ayers Rock is in central Australia, about 335 km south west of the small inland city of Alice Springs, in the southern region of Australia's Northern Territory. It is estimated that only one seventh of the rock is visible - the remainder lies underground.

How big is a 20mm floating opal?

A 20mm floating opal is typically about the size of a nickel or a small coin. It is considered a medium-sized opal that can be easily incorporated into jewelry designs or used as a focal piece in accessories.

How were the rocks formed at uluru?

In reality, scientists cannot agree as to how the rock formation known as Uluru/Ayers Rock formed. This particular monolith or, more correctly, inselbergdoes not follow any conforming patterns of formation. There are plenty of theories, but none that satisfies the majority of the scientific community.

Uluru, formerly known as Ayers Rock, is an inselberg, meaning "island mountain". One theory is that it is an isolated part left after the slow erosion of an original huge mountain range in Central Australia, the remnants of which can be seen in the Petermann Ranges to the west. This is contradicted by the fact that the arkose sandstone which makes up Uluru is composed of jagged, inconsistently shaped grains of many different sizes, while the feldspars are fresh and shiny. This is evidence of a fairly fast deposit of just a few years, according to flood geologists.

Are wombats herbivores?

All marsupials are not herbivores.

Many of them, such as possums, are omnivores. There is also another group of carnivorous marsupials, known as dasyurids, which include animals such as the Tasmanian Devil, all species of quolls and marsupials such as antechinus, phascogales, planigales and ningauis.

How do you draw a diagram of a kangaroo paw?

To draw a diagram of a kangaroo paw, start by drawing a long, curved stem. Then, add multiple small, tubular flowers growing along the stem. The flowers should be bell-shaped with distinct protruding stamens resembling a kangaroo paw. Finish by adding leaves at the base of the stem for a complete diagram.

What is the wet season in northern Australia?

The wet season (or rainy season) usually occurs in countries with equatorial tropical climates. It refers to the time of year when rainfall is much higher than the rest of the year, and which is guaranteed everyday due to somewhat unique climatic conditions in the areas, which means it will rain almost at the exact same time every day for as long as the rainy season lasts. Usually from mid day onwards till evening.

What is the weather like in Australia in Winter?

January is summer in Australia. In the south, and inland, it is hot and dry. In the far north, the monsoonal rains bring tropical downpours and humid weather. Along the east coast from central Queensland down to Sydney, it is also hot and humid, and often subject to sudden storms. These storms may bring large lumps of hail and even tornado-like conditions.

Along Australia's northern coast, from Western Australia around to the Coral Sea off Queensland, cyclones frequently form. These may approach land, as they have done during the 2010-2011 La Nina weather season, or they may not affect the coastline at all.

In the west, they may experience summer rain storms or hot and dry weather.

In the far south however, it can still be quite cool to cold in places such as Tasmania in January, and summer snowfalls can and do occur (rarely) in the mountains. This is very unusual, and not "regular" Australian weather in summer.

What kind of climate does Darwin Australia have?

The region, like the rest of the Top End, has a tropical climate, with a wet season and a dry season. It receives heavy rainfall during the Wet season, which begins in late October and continues through to about April, and is well-known for its spectacular lightning during the summer monsoonal season.

During the dry season, rainfall is virtually non-existent.

What is the difference between Uluru and Mt Everest?

Mount Everest is part of an elevated section of continental crust formed by India moving north and pushing into Asia.
Mount Fuji is a volcano, part of an island arc formed by the pacific plate subducting under Asia.

Is Macadamia an Australian Native plant?

Yes it was originally called the Bauple or Bopple nut and still is locally after the town of Bauple South of Maryborough

There are 6 species native to eastern Australia Macadamia whelani, Macadamia ternifolia, Macadamia integrifolia, Macadamia tetraphylla, Macadamia prealta and Macadamia heyana. there are also other species native to Celebes and New Caledonia.

Why are certain fossils found in Australia India and Antarctica but not in Europe or North America?

This distribution can be explained by the phenomenon of continental drift, where the continents were once part of a supercontinent called Pangaea and then gradually drifted apart. Fossils found in Australia, India, and Antarctica were once part of the southern supercontinent Gondwana, which is why similar fossils can be found in these regions but not in Europe or North America.

Who named Ayers Rock?

The Aborigines have known about Uluru for thousands of years.

Explorer William Gosse, of the South Australian Survey Department, is believed to have been the first European explorer to see Ayers Rock. Gosse discovered the rock (now known by its native name of Uluru) by accident during an expedition through Australia's interior. The need to find water for his camels forced him to take a more southerly course than he had originally planned. On 18 July 1873 he sighted Ayers Rock, recording that, "This rock is certainly the most wonderful natural feature I have ever seen".

Known to the indigenous Australians as Uluru, the rock was named Ayers Rock after Sir Henry Ayers, Premier of South Australia at the time.

When did Australia separate from Antarctica?

Australia separated from Antarctica around 85 million years ago during the breakup of the supercontinent Gondwana. This separation gradually led to the formation of the Southern Ocean and the distinct landmasses we recognize today as Australia and Antarctica.

In which two states are opal mines?

Opal mines are primarily found in New South Wales and Queensland, Australia. These two states are known for their rich deposits of opal, with opal mines such as Lightning Ridge and Coober Pedy producing some of the world's finest opals.

What did Uluru look like in 1901?

In 1901, Uluru looked virtually identical to how it looks now. The main difference is that it did not have the well-trodden path it now has to the top. Its shape, size and colour remain unchanged.

Why is Paterson's Curse a weed?

Paterson's Curse, also known as Salvation Jane, Riverina bluebell, blue weed and purple bugloss is a weed because it was introduced to Australia from Europe in the mid 1800s, and quickly spread, and quickly took over agricultural lands and native plant regions. Paterson's Curse has a very high seed production of thousands of seeds per square metre, and seed longevity exceeding seven years. This, together with its ability to germinate at any time of year, depending on the conditions, makes it a persistent and pervasive weed.

What has happened to Uluru over time?

Uluru, a sacred monolith in Australia, has undergone erosion and weathering over millions of years, resulting in its current shape and appearance. It has also played a significant role in the culture and traditions of the Indigenous Anangu people, who have lived in the area for thousands of years. Changes in management and tourism practices have been implemented to ensure its preservation and respect for its cultural significance.

What did human impact do to uluru?

Human impact on Uluru, such as climbing and tourism, has caused environmental damage, erosion, vandalism, and disruption to the spiritual significance of the site for Indigenous Australian communities. Climbing of Uluru has been officially banned since 2019 to protect the rock and respect the traditional owners' wishes.

Why shouldn't you climb uluru?

The main reason why people should not climb Uluru is that it is now recognised that it is disrespectful to the indigenous people of Australia. While it is a spectacular thing to stand atop Uluru and gaze out over the featureless plains, the Anangu people of Central Australia request, respectfully, that you do not climb Uluru. The landform is of spiritual significance to them. Even among their own people, only the aboriginal elders are permitted to climb the rock, and even then, only for certain ceremonies.

On a more practical note, many tourists are not fit enough to make the entire climb. The surface can be slippery in places, and the first part of the climb is very steep, and will test even fit young people.

What is the time zone Texas usA to Melbourne Australia?

TimezoneAmerica/New_YorkAustralia/MelbourneTime12:49:00 (12:49:00 PM)02:49:00 (02:49:00 AM)Date28th May-201029th May-2010DayFridaySaturdayTime DiffAmerica/New_York is less than Australia/Melbourne by 14 hours