https://padlet.com/newts_henkel/1j6m2xj9lr2b Made with an open mind en-us 2018-05-08 18:15:56 UTC 2018-05-08 19:24:23 UTC hello@padlet.com newts_henkel https://padlet.com/newts_henkel/1j6m2xj9lr2b/wish/259038643 Surfing is one of Australia's favourite pastimes.  The sport suits the extreme personality of the country, and only grows in popularity. This activity's success is determined by one crucial factor: Australia's coastline. Without access to the ocean, there would be no possibility of surfing becoming as popular as it is. ]]> 2018-05-08 18:16:48 UTC https://padlet.com/newts_henkel/1j6m2xj9lr2b/wish/259038643 newts_henkel https://padlet.com/newts_henkel/1j6m2xj9lr2b/wish/259048943 Australia's outback is home to extreme weather. Temperatures often reach above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and there is little cover from the broiling sun. Some Australians adapted to this by moving underground, where it is much cooler. ]]> 2018-05-08 18:40:51 UTC https://padlet.com/newts_henkel/1j6m2xj9lr2b/wish/259048943 newts_henkel https://padlet.com/newts_henkel/1j6m2xj9lr2b/wish/259051840 Australia's center, also known as the Outback, is barren and arid. Here, animals rule and very few people try to stake out a claim on their turf. Due to the extreme heat and lack of arable land in the heart of the continent, most Australians live on the country's coasts.]]> 2018-05-08 18:47:30 UTC https://padlet.com/newts_henkel/1j6m2xj9lr2b/wish/259051840 newts_henkel https://padlet.com/newts_henkel/1j6m2xj9lr2b/wish/259054412 Australia, due to being isolated in the sea, sends and receives most of its goods from overseas. This creates huge ports, and cities that form around them.]]> 2018-05-08 18:53:38 UTC https://padlet.com/newts_henkel/1j6m2xj9lr2b/wish/259054412 newts_henkel https://padlet.com/newts_henkel/1j6m2xj9lr2b/wish/259057483 Australia's Marine force is one of the most powerful ones in the world. It is the largest military branch for them, and has a lot of money put into it. Had Australia been a landlocked country, this would not have been the case. ]]> 2018-05-08 19:01:16 UTC https://padlet.com/newts_henkel/1j6m2xj9lr2b/wish/259057483 newts_henkel https://padlet.com/newts_henkel/1j6m2xj9lr2b/wish/259061491 The Great Barrier Reef brings much tourism to Australia, which in turn brings jobs to its people. It's a very important place to Australia, and it is an icon for the country.]]> 2018-05-08 19:12:17 UTC https://padlet.com/newts_henkel/1j6m2xj9lr2b/wish/259061491 newts_henkel https://padlet.com/newts_henkel/1j6m2xj9lr2b/wish/259062904 Australia was formerly used as a place to house British convicts. This initial population of rule breakers coupled with the harsh climate and need to adapt might have led to the extreme nature found in many of its inhabitants today.]]> 2018-05-08 19:16:17 UTC https://padlet.com/newts_henkel/1j6m2xj9lr2b/wish/259062904 newts_henkel https://padlet.com/newts_henkel/1j6m2xj9lr2b/wish/259064290 Australia's meager amount of arable land and scalding temperatures caused farmers to have to innovate. Water scarcity led to drought resistant crops and efficiency.]]> 2018-05-08 19:19:48 UTC https://padlet.com/newts_henkel/1j6m2xj9lr2b/wish/259064290