Properties (43)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
river
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gptkbp:climate |
experiences a semi-arid climate
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gptkbp:crosses |
several highways
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gptkbp:cultural_heritage |
important_to_Aboriginal_culture
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gptkbp:cultural_significance |
important_to_local_Indigenous_peoples
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gptkbp:drainageBasin |
Murchison_River_catchment
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gptkbp:ecosystem |
supports diverse flora and fauna
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gptkbp:environment |
habitat for various wildlife
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gptkbp:environmental_impact |
affected by climate change trends.
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gptkbp:environmentalProtection |
affected by land clearing
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gptkbp:explores |
part_of_early_Australian_exploration_routes
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gptkbp:fishSpecies |
subject to state fishing laws
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gptkbp:flowsInto |
generally flows northward
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gptkbp:geographicalFeature |
flows through arid regions
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gptkbp:geologicalFeatures |
surrounded by unique rock formations
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gptkbp:historical_significance |
explored_by_George_Grey_in_1839
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gptkbp:historicalEvent |
site_of_early_European_settlement
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Murchison River
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gptkbp:land_use |
agriculture in surrounding areas
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gptkbp:landforms |
characterized by gorges and valleys
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gptkbp:landmark |
features several historic sites along its banks
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gptkbp:length |
approximately 820 kilometers
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gptkbp:lighting |
can occur during heavy rains
has extensive floodplain areas |
gptkbp:local_economy |
supports tourism and recreation industries
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gptkbp:localGovernment |
managed by local councils
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gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Western_Australia
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gptkbp:mouth |
gptkb:Indian_Ocean
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gptkbp:notableFeature |
Murchison
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gptkbp:previousName |
gptkb:Sir_Roderick_Murchison
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gptkbp:recreation |
fishing and boating activities
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gptkbp:research |
subject of hydrological research
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gptkbp:seasonalActivities |
flow varies with rainfall patterns
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gptkbp:source |
gptkb:Murchison_Range
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gptkbp:team |
popular for kayaking and canoeing
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gptkbp:tourism |
attracts visitors for scenic views
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gptkbp:training |
available along the riverbanks
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gptkbp:tributaryOf |
gptkb:Gascoyne_River
with other rivers |
gptkbp:waterManagement |
regulated for irrigation purposes
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gptkbp:waterQuality |
varies seasonally
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gptkbp:wildlife |
efforts in place to protect habitats
supports fish species like barramundi |