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What is the Great Barrier Reef?
What is the Great Barrier Reef?
The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system off the northeast coast of Australia.
Where is the Coral Sea located?
Where is the Coral Sea located?
The Coral Sea is found in the South Pacific off the northeast coast of Australia.
What is Uluru, and why is it significant?
What is Uluru, and why is it significant?
Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, is a large sandstone rock formation in central Australia that is sacred to the Aboriginal people.
What is the Indian Ocean's significance?
What is the Indian Ocean's significance?
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What is the largest and deepest of Earth's oceanic divisions?
What is the largest and deepest of Earth's oceanic divisions?
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What is the Great Dividing Range?
What is the Great Dividing Range?
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What is the largest desert in Australia?
What is the largest desert in Australia?
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Study Notes
Australia Physical Features
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Great Barrier Reef:
- Largest coral reef system globally
- Located off the northeast coast of Australia
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Coral Sea:
- Positioned in the South Pacific
- Found off the northeast coast of Australia
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Uluru (Ayers Rock):
- Major sandstone rock formation in central Australia
- Located in the southern Northern Territory
- Holds spiritual significance for Aboriginal people
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Indian Ocean:
- Third largest ocean and second deepest
- Borders the west coast of Australia
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Pacific Ocean:
- Largest and deepest ocean on Earth
- Separates the continents of Asia and Australia from the Americas
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Great Dividing Range:
- Largest mountain range in Australia
- Also known as the Eastern Highlands
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Great Victoria Desert:
- The largest desert in Australia
- Covers significant land in the continent's interior
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Test your knowledge of Australia's unique physical features with these informative flashcards. Learn about the Great Barrier Reef, Coral Sea, and Uluru, and gain insights into the stunning landscapes of Australia. Perfect for geography enthusiasts and students alike!
