Geography

Coastal deserts generally are found on the western edges of continents near the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. They are affected by cold ocean currents that parallel the coast. Because local wind systems dominate the trade winds, these deserts are less stable than other deserts. Winter fogs, produced by upwelling cold currents, frequently blanket coastal deserts and block solar radiation. Coastal deserts are relatively complex because they are at the juncture of terrestrial, oceanic, and atmospheric systems. A coastal desert, the Atacama of South America, is the Earth's driest desert. In the Atacama, measurable rainfall--1 millimeter or more of rain--may occur as infrequently as once every 5-20 years.

3g = 0.003kg

Poplar Bluff is a city in Butler County, Missouri.

The International Date Line is an imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole. It marks the boundary between one calendar day and the next. When you cross the line, you either advance a day when traveling east or go back a day when traveling west.

Dualism in geography refers to the division of geographic phenomena into two contrasting categories, often highlighting the dichotomy between nature and culture. This concept emphasizes the interconnectedness and interactions between physical and human aspects of geography, highlighting how both elements shape and influence each other in various geographical processes and patterns.

"The canoe entered through the mouth of the river."

"The mouth of the river was a good place for fishing."

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The hypocenter of the 2011 Tohoku earthquake, which triggered a powerful tsunami, was located about 29 kilometers (18 miles) below the surface of the Pacific Ocean.

Geographers created the Five Themes of Geography as a framework to study and understand the world spatially, emphasizing location, place, regions, movement, and human-environment interaction. The Six Essential Elements expand on this by detailing the key concepts and skills needed to think geographically and analyze issues from a spatial perspective. Together, these tools provide a structured approach for exploring and interpreting the complexities of the Earth's physical and human landscapes.

No. Both countries are separated by most of Central America (Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Panama).

Many earthquakes are produced act converging plates. However a number of strong earthquakes also take place at transform boundaries where plates slide past one another, neither converging nor diverging. On rare occasions strong quakes will take place within a plate.

True. A population map is a type of thematic map that focuses on representing population distribution, density, or characteristics within a specific geographic area. Thematic maps are designed to convey specific spatial information related to a particular theme or topic.

3 feet is one gajam

The Tohoku earthquake in Japan occurred due to the sudden release of stress along a fault line in earth's crust, resulting in a massive rupture. This event was triggered by the subduction of the Pacific Plate beneath the North American Plate, leading to a significant shifting of tectonic plates and causing a powerful earthquake and subsequent tsunami.

Mars appears red, even from earth, due to the large amount of Iron Oxides on the surface - a bit like rust.

The northern coast is typically cooler with more rugged landscapes and rocky beaches, while the southern coast tends to have warmer temperatures, sandy beaches, and more developed tourist infrastructure. The northern coast may also experience more dramatic tides and rougher seas compared to the southern coast.

Ahupua'a are land divisions in ancient Hawaii. They are long strips of land from the mountains to the sea and they have all of the essentials that the ancient Hawaiians needed to live. Hawaiians were only allowed to take what was on their strip of land unless they have special permission. I know that there are tons of ahupuaa on Maui, but I would only like to know a few of the main ahupuaa (at least 10 main ahupuaa).

There are many ahupuaa on maui, sorry, I just know what an ahupua'a is.

Movement, Region, Human Interaction, Place, Location

Intrusive rocks are formed beneath the Earth's surface when magma cools and solidifies slowly. Over time, erosion and tectonic forces can uplift and expose these rocks on the surface. This process allows us to see intrusive rocks, such as granite, on the Earth's surface.

There are 47 Less Economically Developed Countries (LEDCs) in the world based on criteria like income level, human development index, and economic vulnerability. These countries often face challenges related to poverty, limited access to resources, and development issues.

The Lynmouth flood occurred on August 15-16, 1952. This devastating flood was caused by a severe storm that brought heavy rainfall, resulting in a flash flood that caused extensive damage and loss of life in the village of Lynmouth in Devon, England.

Human features of Scarborough include diverse cultural communities, bustling commercial areas, and recreational facilities such as parks and sports fields. Physical features include the Scarborough Bluffs, Highland Creek, and Rouge National Urban Park.

Some societies were made richer by having access to valuable natural resources such as gold, silver, or oil, which they could trade or sell for profit. Additionally, a strategic geographic location, such as a key trading route or access to a major waterway, could also contribute to a society's wealth by increasing trade and commerce. Lastly, fertile land for agriculture can lead to surplus food production, allowing societies to thrive and develop economically.

A mineral commonly found in ocean water is sodium chloride, which is also known as table salt. Other minerals present in trace amounts in ocean water include magnesium, calcium, potassium, and sulphates.

The 5 themes of geography - location, place, human-environment interaction, movement, and region - can be applied to my culture group by considering where our community is located, what characteristics define our place, how we interact with our environment, the movements of people and ideas within our group, and the unique cultural regions we may occupy or belong to.