Geography

The largest Tsunami ever recorded (Lituya Bay, Alaska, 1958) killed only 2 people as it occurred in a very remote area.

'Car' in polish is ' Samochod'

The largest migration in the world today is the rural-to-urban migration happening in countries like China and India. This trend involves millions of people moving from rural areas to cities in search of better economic opportunities and living conditions.

Cellular respiration is the opposite of photosynthesis. While cellular respiration involves breaking down glucose to produce energy (ATP) and releasing carbon dioxide, photosynthesis involves using energy from sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

Followership involves actively engaging with and supporting a leader, showing commitment, trust, and willingness to follow their guidance. Non-followership, on the other hand, may involve skepticism, lack of trust, or opposition to a leader's ideas or goals. Perceptual factors such as respect for authority, alignment with the leader's vision, perceived benefits of following, and trust in the leader can distinguish followership from non-followership.

Population policy refers to government initiatives and measures that aim to influence the size, composition, and distribution of a country's population. These policies can include strategies related to fertility rates, birth control, immigration, and family planning, among others. The goal is typically to address demographic challenges and promote sustainable population growth.

CHARACTERISTICS OF CLIMAX COMMUNITY (EQUILIBRIUM) SPECIES

large body size

few offspring per generation

one generation per season/yr

reduced competition

K-selective species

Remember that the CLIMAX COMMUNITY is the end-point of the successional process. It represents a self-perpetuating, stable assemblage of organisms (primarily referenced in terms of the plant community present), and undergoes little change over long periods of time with respect to species compositions. The species assembled together are very complimentary, they do not directly compete for same resource at same time. The degree of their niche overlap is minimized.

1. The resources are limited but human wants are unlimited however, in their greed and mad race for development, human beings are over using the natural resources of the earth, As a result of which, deforestation along with unsustainable fuel and fodder is taking place.

The Thames is famous for a number of reasons. By the 1800s, it was one of the world's busiest waterways. It has had a number of different "London Bridges" through the centuries. At one stage (1290 to 1700s) the bridge contained an intricate complex of houses, shops and a chapel, had 19 small arches and a drawbridge with a gatehouse at each end. It was so heavily populated that it was made a ward of the City with its own alderman. Cleopatra's Needle, an ancient Egyptian obelisk of red granite about 20m high and inscribed with hieroglyphics, is located on the bank of the Thames. When the many piers of the old bridge slowed the flow of water, the Thames used to completely freeze over. This gave rise to the "Frost Fairs". When the Thames froze over completely, enterprising London merchants began to set up stalls and markets along the middle of the river. The final Frost Fair was held in 1814. Unfortunately, the centuries-old problem of pollution of the Thames has also made it famous. During the "Great Stink" of 1858, the smell from the river was so bad that the House of Commons at Westminster could not sit. The Thames also features in literature, specifically in classics such as "Alice in Wonderland", "The Wind in the Willows" and "Oliver Twist".

Human geography studies how humans interact with their environment, including the distribution of populations and resources, cultural diversity, economic activities, and political systems. It focuses on understanding the spatial patterns and processes that shape human societies and landscapes. Human geography also explores topics such as urbanization, migration, globalization, and sustainability.

The time in the West Indies can vary depending on the specific country or island within the region. Generally, the West Indies are in the Eastern Caribbean Time Zone or Atlantic Standard Time Zone, which are typically 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-4).

Any land in the sea is an island. So, island is your answer.

Key, The maps key shows all symbols with a brief explanation of each.

Since the admission of the states of Alaska (49th) and Hawaii (50th) in 1959, there have been 50 states. Prior to that, the 48th state, Arizona, was added in 1912.

Privatisation involves transferring ownership and control of state-owned assets to private entities. Some common features include increased efficiency, competition, innovation, and investment from the private sector. It can also lead to better resource allocation and potentially lower costs for consumers.

The answer to this question is that, Herodotus wasn't puzzled but he did not find the source of the Nile River, forced to turn back. Though he discovered a Basic Truth:" There would be no Egypt without the Nile" he said!

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Great Smoky Mountain National Park straddles North Carolin and Tennessee. Great Smoky Mountain National Park covers 521,085.66 acres. Of this total, 276,343.88 acres are in North Carolina and 244,741.78 acres are in Tennessee.

Prince Edward Island can be divided into three main physical regions: the coastline, the central lowlands, and the uplands in the north-central part of the island. The coastline features sandy beaches and red sandstone cliffs, while the central lowlands are characterized by fertile agricultural land. The uplands, also known as the "Island's breadbasket," are home to rolling hills and forests.

The international date line roughly follows the 180° longitude line in the Pacific Ocean. When you cross this line from west to east, you advance one day, and when you cross from east to west, you go back one day.

Most dry lands lie between 15 to 30 degrees latitude north and south of the equator. This zone is known as the horse latitudes and is characterized by arid climate conditions due to the presence of subtropical high pressure systems that inhibit cloud formation and precipitation.

Rome's geographic setting was important because it provided natural defenses, such as the Tiber River and seven hills, which helped to protect the city from invasions. Additionally, its location near the Mediterranean Sea facilitated trade and cultural exchange with other civilizations. The fertile soil of the surrounding region allowed Rome to support a large population through agriculture.

The Piedmont region is known for its rolling hills, fertile soil, and moderate climate. It is also characterized by its agriculture, specifically its production of crops such as cotton, tobacco, and peaches. Additionally, the Piedmont region is home to major cities like Atlanta, Charlotte, and Raleigh.

Small crystals are likely to form when the solution cools quickly or when there are impurities present that inhibit crystal growth. Large crystals are likely to form when the solution is allowed to cool slowly or when there is a high concentration of solute in the solution.