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Was all of north america covered by a continental glacier in the last ice age?
Yes, during the peak of the last ice age, North America was covered by a continental glacier. This massive ice sheet extended as far south as present-day Illinois and New York and shaped much of the landscape we see today.
What is the difference between the bay and the Paninsula?
A bay is a body of water partially surrounded by land, with an opening to the ocean, while a peninsula is a piece of land that is surrounded by water on three sides. In other words, a bay is a body of water while a peninsula is a landform.
Why are the climates different on opposite sides of a mountain range?
This phenomenon is known as the rain shadow effect. As moist air is forced to rise over a mountain range, it cools and releases precipitation on the windward side. By the time the air descends on the leeward side, it is drier and has lost much of its moisture, resulting in a drier climate on that side of the mountain range.
How much area of world is covered with mountains?
It is estimated that,about 27 percent of the world is covered by mountains and there are about 718million people,living in the mountaineous areas
What was Mesopotamia's landscape?
Mesopotamia's landscape was characterized by fertile land between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, known as the "Fertile Crescent." It was a region with flat plains prone to flooding, surrounded by arid deserts. The rivers provided crucial water sources for agriculture and trade.
Which peninsula is covered by much drier landscape?
The Arabian Peninsula is characterized by its much drier landscape, primarily due to its desert climate. Dominated by the vast Rub' al Khali, or Empty Quarter, it features arid conditions, minimal rainfall, and high temperatures. This dryness impacts the region’s ecology and human habitation, with many areas being sparsely populated due to the challenging environment.
What continent is hot and dry?
Antarctica. There is a desert drier than Australia which is the Atacama desert in Chile in South America but Antarctica can be much drier than the Atacama desert especially the Mc Murdo Dry Valleys
Does Mexico have a lot of water?
Yes, but it is unevenly distributed among its territories. The northern portion of Mexico is much drier, covered by the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts; central Mexico has a temperate climate, while southern Mexico is quite humid, covered by dense rainforests.
How is the climate of the northeast differ from that much of the southwest?
It is hotter and drier
How the climate of the northeast is different from that of much of the southwest?
It is hotter and drier
If a manufacturer uses too much drier in paint the paint will not?
dry
Do yaks live in the jungle?
No. They live in much, much colder and drier areas, like the Himalyas.
Is water actually much drier than sand?
Being dry means free of any liquids. Since water is a liquid and sand is a solid, sand is actually much drier than water.
Which is larger iberian peninsula or Italian peninsula?
The Iberian Peninsula is much larger than the Italian Peninsula. The Iberian Peninsula is about 590,000 km2 in area, while the Italian Peninsula is only about 300,000 km2 in area.
How much of the the earth was covered in ice during the ice age?
During the ice age, which peaked around 20,000 years ago, about 30% of Earth's surface was covered in ice. This ice covered large parts of North America, Europe, and Asia, forming massive ice sheets and glaciers that shaped the landscape we see today.
What is difference between the climate in Australia than in Cornwall?
Much warmer and drier.
Are there plains in Michigan?
The northern half of the lower peninsula and much of the upper peninsula are made up of rolling hills and woodlands. Much of the central portion of the lower peninsula is flat farm land.
