Site, situation and external morphology - Perth

Question 1

Site - Land

Answer 1

Ranges in height from between 0 and 60 metres asl. The land tends to be gently undulating.

Question 1

Site - soils

Answer 1

Soils are generally sandy, with areas of poorly drained wetlands resulting in alluvial soils near the Swan and Canning River flood plains.

Question 2

Situation - Longitude & Latitude

Answer 2

Latitude & Longitude - Perth is situated at 31o 57’S 115o 51’E

Question 3

Situation - Distance & Direction

Answer 3

Distance & Direction from major Landmarks - Perth is located 2 700km west of Adelaide.

Question 4

External Morphology