Geography played a very important role in the making of the British colonies in North America. During early settlement‚ colonies were formed along the coast or rivers. Because colonies were completely linked and dependent on Europe at this point in time‚ the coast made it easier for two countries to transport to one another. To the west‚ the Appalachian Mountains provided a barrier between the inland Native America tribes and the settlers who were often at war with one another. The locations where
Premium Thirteen Colonies
Mesopotamia was affected by the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. The Euphrates and the Tigris rivers were on both sides of Mesopotamia‚ and the people living there used the water as an advantage to trade. The location of the rivers is an example of how geography affected Mesopotamia positively. Petroleum and red clay were two popular natural resources that would be traded using the water as transportation. This was
Premium
Geography Report- 1. Introduction- This report is to inform the reader about the Murray Darling’s access to water and its environmental‚ economic and social impacts. The Murray Darling Basin is in South Eastern Australia incorporating 77000 km of rivers and 25000 wetlands. The Basin is home to 2 million people as of 2016. 2. Environment- The Basin’s climate is sub-tropical in the north‚ semi-arid in the west and temperate in the south. (Represented in graph 1) The area’s rainfall is represented
Premium Agriculture International trade Water
Charmaine Farrah Estacio Geography 1 Dr. Thomas Orf 11th November 2014 ASSIGNMENT: CHAPTER 15 PRELIMINARIES TO EROSION: WEATHERING AND MASS WASTING KEY TERMS AND CONCEPTS: 1. What is meant by denudation? The total effect of all actions (weathering‚ mass wasting‚ and erosion) that lower the surface of the continents. 2. Distinguish among weathering‚ mass wasting‚ and erosion. Weathering- The physical and chemical disintegration of rock that is exposed to the atmosphere. Mass Wasting- The short-distance
Premium Mineral Soil Erosion
Terms | Definitions | Pacific island groups: | Micronesia‚ Melanesia‚ Polynesia | (Pacific) Micronesia means- | small islands | (Pacific) Melanesia means- | black islands | (Pacific) Polynesia means- | many islands | (Pacific) Divided into high islands and low islands based on- | physical characteristics | High Islands- | mountains created by tectonic forces‚ volcanoes and earth quakes | Low Islands- | coral reef | Coral Reef- | formed from living coral polyps accumulating over time
Premium New Zealand Pacific Ocean Australia
"Eco-tourism is a feasible alternative to the negative impacts of mass tourism". Discuss this statement. Eco-tourism is defined as being responsible when travelling to natural areas that protect and conserve the environment‚ helping to raise the well-being of the locals living there. Eco-tourism is an excellent alternative to the negative impacts of mass tourism as it lets visitors appreciate the scenery of an area‚ or discover and understand a local culture‚ and at the same time it also
Premium Tourism Natural environment Mexico
Exam Question: - Wem Study figure 4 – what evidence is there to suggest Wem needs re-branding? Using figure 4‚ it is very apparent to me that Wem needs re-branding. The statement “the town hall is vacant” means that important council meetings can be held so no changes can be decided on. The fact that it is vacant shows a lack of interest in the community‚ which makes it not a very desirable place to live. The next statement from a local businessperson “Too many shops are shut-it’s like a dying
Premium Population Gerontology Old age
Population Pyramids: Keywords: Population pyramid: a graph showing the % of males and females of different age groups in a country. Economically active: people who are of working age 16-64 PowerPoint questions: 1. Sudan. A 2. Sudan. A‚ huge birth rate means IMR is high as well. 3. Country 2. B 4. Sudan. A 5. A‚ as newer generations are most likely to live longer then the elderly. 6. Sudan. B 7. A‚ pushing inwards. Building outwards. 8. Country 1. 9. 3-4‚ not too many people replacing
Free Demography Population Birth rate
Unit 1 : Canadian Connections Population Density (people per km²) – number of people living per unit of an area Formula for Population Density: POPULATION/AREA Largest countries by area and population Top Five Countries by Population: Top Five Countries by Area: 1. China 1. Russia 2. India 2. Canada 3. USA
Premium Precipitation Earth
Natural Vegetation Tropical Rainforests 10º North and South of the Equator High rainfall and temperatures (over 1500 mm yearly; about 27º) Typically located in the Amazon Basin in South America‚ Congo Basin in Africa and parts of Southeast Asia such as Indonesia and Malaysia. ~400 species per hectare 5 distinct layers: Emergent: 30m to 50m; tall thick straight trunks Canopy: 15m to 30m; wide‚ shallow‚ umbrella-shaped crowns form a continuous leaf cover‚ preventing sunlight from penetrating
Premium Root Mangrove Water