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What is the Continental Divide of us?
It is an irregular division of the US between the western side and the eastern side, and it is much closer to the Pacific coast. It is the point at which some rivers flow east and others flow west. On the Pacific side the rivers flow west or north or south. On the Atlantic side the rivers flow north or south or east. The continental divide is roughly contiguous with the Rocky Mountains.
What is the names of the largest bodies of water bording the U.S.?
The Pacific Ocean, and the Atlantic Ocean are the main ones. There is also, of course, the Gulf of Mexico, but it is, of course, much smaller. One could also include, depending on how "large" you mean, the five Great Lakes.
How fast does seafloor spread?
Seafloor spreading typically occurs at rates between 2.5 to 10 centimeters per year. However, in some places such as the East Pacific Rise, spreading can happen much faster, up to 15 centimeters per year.
How much snow does Tacoma get?
On average, Tacoma, Washington receives about 6 inches of snow per year. However, snowfall amounts can vary significantly each winter due to the city's proximity to the water and the Pacific Ocean's moderating effects on temperatures.
Why is the climate on the west side of Oregon's Cascade Mountains much wetter than on the east side of the mountain range?
The west side of Oregon's Cascade Mountains receives more precipitation due to the moist ocean air blowing in from the Pacific Ocean. As this air rises and cools, it releases moisture in the form of rain. In contrast, the east side of the mountains is in a rain shadow, meaning the air has already released much of its moisture on the western side, resulting in drier conditions on the eastern side.
Are there deeper areas of ocean in the east side or the west side of the pacific?
well i feel that the west side is very much deeper than the east side
What ocean is found at 20 south and 140 east?
"Longitude 180° " at pretty much any latitude places you in the Pacific Ocean.
How much does the Pacific plate move each year?
The pacific plate is moving in a northwesternly direction
Which way do the prevailing winds blow over the Pacific Ocean?
It depends which part of the Pacific. Much of the Pacific is within 30 degrees of the equator, where the wind tends to blow from the east. In the mid-latitudes, the prevailing winds are westerly.
What two companies accepted the government's challenge to build the transcontinental rail line?
Union Pacific Railroad built the line westward and the Central Pacific Railroad built the line eastward. The first transcontinental railroad basically connected the east and the west of the United States. Central Pacific Railroad merged with Southern Pacific in 1885 and then Union Pacific bought Southern Pacific in 1996. Union Pacific still operates much of the rail from Central Pacific Railroad and Southern Pacific Railroad.
What ocean is on the on the west coast of the US?
The Pacific Ocean is located on the west coast of the United States. The Atlantic Ocean borders the east coast of the country.
Is Japan part of Asia or Pacific Asia?
Japan is classified as part of Asia, not the Pacific. The difference is that Japan is located up near Russia, the Koreas, and China while all of the other Pacific islands are located much further south and east of Japan. There is a distinct difference between the two areas.
How much miles will you hike on the Pacific Crest Trail if you go for 9 months?
The answer will depend on how fit you are and far you trek each day.
When is the next partial solar eclipse going to happen?
The next partial solar eclipse will be on October 23, 2014. It will be visible East in Asia, much of North America, Pacific, Atlantic.
What is larger the Atlantic or Pacific?
The Pacific Ocean is bigger it is the largest ocean in the world.
How much do movie tickets cost at the pacific theaters at the paseo?
how much does the tickets coast at pacific theaters in Culver City
How much money did East is East gross worldwide?
East is East grossed $30,438,635 worldwide.
