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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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How many religions are in australia?
There are many different religions in Australia. Over half of the population considers themselves Christian. Less than ten percent identify with non Christian religions, and the rest are not religious.
What is the coastal lowlands in Australia?
The coastal lowlands are generally the east coast of Australia including most of new south wales and Queensland. basically they are the plains up from the sea.
There is the central lowlands that is located obviously in the center of Autralia. This area is very dry and consists of The Simpson Desert and Lake Eyre.
Other than Australia what is the largest island in the world?
Australia is not the largest island in the world. It is the world's smallest continent. It is only referred to as an "island continent" because it is completely encircled by water. The largest island in the world is Greenland.
What are the Abiotic and Biotic Features of an Australian Ecosystem?
What kind of gronk asks these types of questions. I have to spend 29 hours a day writing the wrong answers and then I get an question like this. Firstly I hate school. Secondly to all those people studying features of the environment give up.m
Where does air pollution occur in Australia?
ANSWER: Air pollution can occur anywhere but its effects are most noted in areas of high urban development (cities) especially where local climatic conditions and topography combine to hold pollutants in the area. The sources of air pollution are transportation (cars and buses), industry, and domestic sources (comfort heating and cooking). Many developing countries have a combination of pollution sources and inadequate legislative controls which impacts air quality negatively. Many of these same countries have an inadequate supply of clean fuel (natural gas) or clean power (hydroelectric or nuclear) to meet their needs.
Where is silver found in Australia?
Silver is primarily found in association with other metals such as lead, zinc, and gold. Major silver deposits in Australia include the Broken Hill deposit in New South Wales and the Cannington deposit in Queensland. Additionally, silver is also produced as a by-product of other mining operations across the country.
How has uluru changed over time?
Uluru is getting smaller. Over the years smaller unstable rocks have fallen of the larger rock making it smaller. Many people say that the rock is changing color but it is just the time of day that you look at the rock and the angel you look at it from.
What is the exact location of sydney Australia?
Sydney, Australia is located on the east coast of the country, in the state of New South Wales. It sits on the Tasman Sea, and its geographic coordinates are approximately 33.8688° S latitude and 151.2093° E longitude.
What rank is Australia in for largest nation by area?
Australia is the 6th largest country in the world. Russia - 17,078,000 sq km
Canada - 9,970,610 sq km
China - 9,579,000 sq km
USA - 9,363,130 sq km
Brazil - 8,511,965 sq km
Australia - 7,682,300 sq km
India - 3,166,830 sq km
Argentina - 2,777,815 sq km
Kazakhstan - 2,717,300 sq km
Sudan - 2,505,813 sq km
What is the weather like in Perth Australia in September?
Being summer, the weather in Perth at Christmas is usually hot and dry.
During the summer months Perth will usually see temperatures of mid 30 degrees Celsius (at its highest) and minimums of 17-18 degrees celsius.
In December 2007, Perth recorded 39.5C for Christmas Eve, 40.7C for Christmas Day and 44.2 C for Boxing Day, the hottest December temperature ever recorded. This is not always the case.
Is Mount Fox in Australia still an active volcano?
No, Mt Fox is extinct. There are no active volcanoes anywhere in Australia.
Into which body of water does the Murray River empty?
The Murray River empties into Lake Alexandrina which, in turn, empties into the Southern Ocean at the Coorong, near Encounter Bay, South Australia.
When did Bob and Lynn Irwin find the Zoo?
Near Piedmont park if you don't know where that is get a map so you can drive there YOU ARE WELCOME SO VERY,VERY, MUCH
The latitude and longitude of the capital Canberra is latitude 35.18 Longitude is 149.08
about 135 degrees
Is Australia mostly covered in grasslands?
There are very few true grasslands left in Australia, but they are still known as grasslands. The term "savannah" is not widely used, but it does refer to the grasslands in the more sub-tropical inland of northern Australia.
Genus of leguminous shrubs or trees including wattle?
The genus of leguminous shrubs or trees including wattle is Acacia. Acacias are known for their distinctive feathery foliage and showy yellow flowers. They are commonly found in Australia and Africa.
What divides Australia into two climatic zones?
Australia has more than two climatic zones. It has wet/dry tropics, some wet tropics, arid zones, a small area of true desert, subtropical zones, and temperate zones as well.
Two very broad zones are those of summer maximum rainfall, generally the north, and winter maximum, generally the south.
Describe how solar energy helps plants?
Solar energy is essential for plants as they use it in a process called photosynthesis to convert sunlight into chemical energy. Through photosynthesis, plants can produce glucose, which serves as their main source of food for growth and development. In addition, solar energy helps regulate various plant physiological processes such as flowering, fruiting, and water uptake.
What island group found northeast of Australia has a capital of Honiara?
The island group northeast of Australia with a capital of Honiara is the Solomon Islands. The country consists of a group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean.
What is on the other side of the world from Los Angeles?
Some point in the Indian Ocean, South East of Madagascar, is on the opposite side of Earth from San Francisco (and is thus called its antipodal point). See the Map Tunneling Tool in the link for finding other antipodal points.
How do the fires in Australia affect people?
Bushfires affect people in many ways.
- Widespread bushfire smoke coverage causes breathing difficulties and exacerbates asthma. Elderly people who rely on ventilation machines are especially affected.
- The smoke of bushfires causes a fine layer of ash over everything. This is impossible to clean.
- Thick smoke reduces visibility, so there is a greater risk of traffic accidents. This is made worse by the general fear and panic as people ignore safe evacuation plans and try to flee.
- Bushfires can kill. People must then deal with the loss of their friends and family.
- Bushfires can raze businesses and destroy crops and stock animals, leading to enormous financial losses.
- When bushfires destroy homes, there is a huge sense of loss, as important papers, documents, photographs, heirlooms and general memorabilia are gone forever. Beloved pets are lost. Even the loss of a favourite toy is huge thing for a child.
- The smell of a bushfire can last for weeks and even months. It is a continual reminder of what has been lost.
Aernite is not a naturally occurring rock. It is a fictional material from the online game "Minecraft" that is used for crafting various items.
Are there any management issues surrounding Uluru?
The main issues surrounding Ayers Rock/Uluru concern the impact of tourists on the immediate environment, and the sacredness of Uluru to the indigenous people of Australia. The Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is managed jointly by the Anangu Aborigines of central Australia and the Australian Director of National Parks. Jointly, they oversee and control the levels of tourism and manage environmental issues and indigenous spiritual and heritage issues concerning Uluru.
When does the nrl season start for Australia?
The NRL season typically starts in March. However, it is always best to check the official NRL website for the most up-to-date information on the current season's start date.
