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Continents and Regions
Questions regarding the seven continents and major regions of the earth.
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Why was the Interior Plains a good home for dinosaurs?
The whole world was a good home for dinosaurs. Dinosaur fossils are found where sedimentary rocks of the right age are exposed. The Western United States has Jurassic and Cretaceous beds, so we find Jurassic and Cretaceous dinosaurs there. There are few dinosaur finds in the Eastern states because the rocks there are too old, being laid down before the dinosaurs appeared.
The greatest biodiversity on earth is found in the?
In general, biodiversity globally is high in the Tropical World
of the humid tropics and the extremely infertile Unenriched World
of the ancient arid landmasses of Australia and Southern Africa. Biodiversity is much lower in the geologically young and cool Enriched World
which basically corresponds to the extratropical northern and western hemispheres, plus New Zealand (which can very easily be thought of as part of the western hemisphere though it is on the other side of the International Date Line).
Although it is popularly though that high biodiversity relates to the more “benign” and less demanding environment in hot climates, recent research by Michael Huston of the University of Texas in “Biological diversity, soils, and economics” and “Precipitation, soils, NPP, and biodiversity: resurrection of Albrecht's curve”, Australian ecologist Tim Flannery in The Future Eaters
plus Jason Weir and Dolph Schluter in “The latitudinal gradient in recent speciation and extinction rates of birds and mammals” show that these are misconceptions.
Flannery and Huston both demonstrate that owing to the roughly four orders of magnitude greater age of their soils (except in the volcanic regions of the Pacific Rim), the productivity of the Tropical and Unenriched Worlds is very much less than those of the Enriched World of the extratropical northern and western hemispheres. Weir and Schluter show that speciation rates are much lower in the Tropical World than in the depauperate fauna of the Enriched. One would presume that with their extreme geological stability the Unenriched World of Australia and Southern Africa would have still lower speciation rates than the humid tropics
. This is especially true when one considers that many birds and mammals in Australia and Southern Africa require so much labour for reproduction that most adults must serve as “helpers at the nest” rather than reproduce on their own, which acts as an extremely severe limiter on potential dispersal.
All these indicators point to the higher diversity of the Tropical and Unenriched Worlds as being due to reduced interspecific competition
compared to the young and highly productive Enriched World. Soils of an infertility universal in all of the Unenriched and most of the Tropical World are exceedingly rare in the Enriched World - occurring only in a few areas of exceptionally nutrient-poor parent materials
like ultrabasic rocks (serpentines, peridotites) - and then only outside of glaciation limits within which intrazonal parent materials are converted to highly fertile zonal soils. (In this context, it’s notable that the most northerly major biodiversity hotspot in the Klamath Basin is one of the major occurrences of serpentines in the world, as is the very rich tropical hotspot of New Caledonia).
In the Tropical and Unenriched World resources are so scarce in unfertilised environments that co-operation rather than competition tends to be the rule to allow plants to obtain the minimal nutrition possible on these soils. The absence of competition reduces extinction rates to a fraction of the level observed throughout the Enriched World: in essence, the creation of biodiversity occurs in the Enriched World, but it is rapidly pooled into reservoirs in the Tropical World, and the Unenriched retains older species (marsupials, mousebirds) dating from periods when its ecological conditions were globally general.
What continent has islands and the equator crossing it?
Africa is the continent that has islands such as São Tomé and Príncipe, which are located on or near the equator. The equator runs through various African countries, including Gabon, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Kenya, and Somalia.
What is the flat treeless land near the Arctic Circle?
The flat treeless land near the Arctic Circle is called tundra. It is characterized by cold temperatures, a short growing season, and a layer of permafrost below the surface. The vegetation in the tundra consists of low-growing plants, mosses, and lichens.
Which country has lots of cub scouts?
The United States has a large number of Cub Scouts due to the popularity of the scouting program in the country. Cub Scouts are part of the Boy Scouts of America organization.
Is Seattle a Functional Region?
Yes, Seattle can be considered a functional region because it serves as a central hub that provides goods, services, and economic opportunities to the surrounding areas. It often has a network of interactions and relationships with its neighboring communities that depend on Seattle for various resources and activities.
What is pangaea and what caused pangaea to separate?
Pangaea was a supercontinent that existed about 335 million years ago, when all the Earth's landmasses were joined together. The separation of Pangaea was caused by the movement of tectonic plates, leading to the process of continental drift. This movement continues today, with the continents slowly shifting apart.
What do people in the Marine West Coast Climate usually wear?
People in the Marine West Coast Climate usually wear clothing that is suitable for mild temperatures, frequent rainfall, and cool ocean breezes. This may include layers such as sweaters, rain jackets, and waterproof footwear. They often opt for materials that are breathable and quick-drying to stay comfortable in the damp conditions.
What central part of this continent has much grassland?
The central part of the continent known as North America has a vast grassland region called the Great Plains. This area spans from Canada in the north to Texas in the south and is characterized by flat terrain and grassy landscapes.
What is the major functional region for Ohio?
The major functional region for Ohio is the Bluegrass region. There is also the military region which is considered to functional in Ohio.
Jersey is one of the British Channel Islands and is considered part of the European Continent. This is not to be confused with "New Jersey", sometimes referred to as just "Jersey" by locals, which is on the North American Continent.
Continents located both north and south of the equator?
The continents which are located north and south of the equator are Asia, Africa and South America.
Australia and which other continent lie entirley south of the equatere?
Antarctica is the other continent that lies entirely south of the equator, along with Australia.
What does Antarctic have and not the Arctic?
Antarctica has a continent surrounded by the Southern Ocean, while the Arctic is an ocean surrounded by land masses. Antarctica is a single landmass covered in ice, whereas the Arctic is an ocean covered by sea ice with various land masses surrounding it.
Three types of regions are formal regions, functional regions, and perceptual regions. Formal regions are defined by official boundaries, such as states or countries. Functional regions are defined by a central point and the surrounding area that is connected to that point by some function, like a metropolitan area. Perceptual regions are defined by people's beliefs, attitudes, and perceptions about a place, like the "American South" or the "Middle East."
What continent does the north and south pole belong too?
The North Pole belongs to the Arctic region, which is mostly governed by the Arctic Council made up of Arctic countries. The South Pole belongs to Antarctica, which is governed by the Antarctic Treaty System with international cooperation from several countries. Both poles are not located on any specific continent but rather on ice sheets surrounded by oceans.
What is the height or altitude of the land?
The height or the altitude of the land is its distance above sea level. This is referred to as the elevation of the land.
What countries lie on the 0 degree longitude line?
Countries located on the Prime Meridian include:
- Greenland
- United Kingdom (England)
- France
- Spain
- Algeria
- Mali
- Burkino Faso
- Togo
- Ghana
Note:
Since the Prime Meridian is the dividing line between the eastern and western
hemispheres, any country that it crosses is in both of them.
What is the 4th largest country on the planet?
It depends on whose definition you use. If you include Hong Kong, Macau and all the territories claimed by both China and India as part of China, then the USA is the fourth largest country by area (China third.) If you exclude them, then China becomes the fourth largest (the USA third).
The fourth largest country on Earth by population is Indonesia, with around 250 million people.
What are the physical aspects that should be considered in the division of territories?
Physical aspects that should be considered in the division of territories include geography (such as boundaries, natural features, and topography), resources (such as water sources, minerals, and land for agriculture), climate (which can impact agricultural production and settlement patterns), and infrastructure (like roads, railways, and communication networks). These factors help determine the suitability and sustainability of dividing territories for various purposes.
What are the advantages of Human Development Index?
i dont know how corect this will be but im gonan give it a go. tell me if there is anything that is wrong. This will show you why HDI is better then GDP and should be used as an alternative to GDP so it kind of ties in with advantages
The human development index is calculated each year by the U.N. Development Program as a summary indicator of "Human Development," combining data on life expectancy at birth, adult literacy, educational enrollment, and average income also measured by G.D.P. per capita. Both the HDI and GDP (per capita) have similarities for example On GDP Norway have the second largest GDP per capita for 2008 as well as the 2 highest HDI for 2008 as well as Ireland being 6th in the world for GDP and HDI for 2008 There is a correlation between HDI and GDP when ever GDP goes up HDI goes up meaning that HDI can be see as an alternative according to Francisco Rodriguez.
Countries are ranked according to GDP however this is not necessarily the best way to think about differences in living standards across countries. For example, GDP per capita is influenced by how much spending and output is created in that country however this does no mean that standard of living or resources are used to there full potential as huge output could be focused on army or other good/services not necessarily improving the country. GDP cannot tell you much about key issues such as human development literature rates and life expectancy, unlike HDI, which covers a wide range of factors that help to make a country.
My spelling will not be perfect so pleas no comments
Yaseen Valley is located in the Gupis-Yasin District of Ghizer in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. It is known for its stunning landscapes, picturesque villages, and rich cultural heritage. Its remote location makes it a popular destination for trekking and outdoor enthusiasts.
What part of Brazil is crossed by the Equator?
The Equator runs through the northern part of Brazil, specifically through the state of Amapá. The city of Macapá is one of the main cities in Brazil that is crossed by the Equator.
