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What are ten geographical issues? explain in one or two sentences, what each of them are?

Sophia Lee Ryan
Answered: Aug 29, 2017

The following are the ten geographical issues:

1. Climate change – it is the stage wherein the lack of environment friendly methods is not taken into consideration. It changes...Read More

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What is the overhange?

A. Ameli
Answered: Sep 07, 2017

The overhang in terms of geography on river is a rock formation with a slope of more than 90 degrees and slopes beyond the vertical line. We normally see overhangs on rivers wherein the soft rock...Read More

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What mineral is the Mantles composition similar to?

A. Ameli
Answered: Sep 07, 2017

The mineral composition of mantle is similar to olivine. Mantle rocks which have about 410 kilometers are said to mostly consist of olivine and other minerals. Olivine, on the other hand, is also...Read More

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What is considered the birthplace of civilization and modern agriculture?

D.Jessica
Answered: Aug 31, 2017

Mesopotamia is generally credited with being the first place where civilized societies truly began to take shape. Situated in a vast expanse of delta between the Tigris and the Euphrates rivers,...Read More

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What are some problems that developed in Eurasian Republics as a result of the fall of Communism in the Soviet Union?

Sophia Lee Ryan
Answered: Aug 29, 2017

Some of the problems that developed in Eurasian Republics as a result of the fall of Communism in the Soviet Union are as follows: Political tension, economic structure and factories and...Read More

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What are the two largest African nations in the Republic of South Africa?

Sophia Lee Ryan
Answered: Aug 29, 2017

The two largest African nations in the Republic of South Africa are the Zulu and the Xhosa. They are part of Nguni, one of the four major ethnic divisions in South Africa, which represents more...Read More

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What are the two subfamilies of this dominant language family and which is the most pervasive in this geographic realm?

Sophia Lee Ryan
Answered: Aug 29, 2017

The two subfamilies of Niger-Congo, a dominant language family, are Niger-Congo and Kordofanian and the most pervasive in geographic realm is the Niger-Congo. Niger-Congo is pervasive because...Read More

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What is a geographic information system?

H.Miaham
Answered: Sep 04, 2017

Geographers and other scientists use the geographic information system in order to learn about the surroundings. The GIS can be found on the computer. It holds information pertaining to geography...Read More

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What is the name of the portion of the Harlem River which was added in the late 19th century and eventually replaced the old course of the river?

A. Ameli
Answered: Sep 06, 2017

The Harlem River Ship Canal or commonly referred to as the Harlem Ship Canal is the name of the portion of the Harlem River which was added in the late 19th century and eventually replaced the...Read More

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What is the Speed of Earth? Whats the speed on the axis?

A. Ameli
Answered: Sep 07, 2017

The speed of Earth is approximately 30 kilometers per second or 67,000 miles per hour, while the speed of Earth on its axis is about 1,600 kilometers per hour or 1,000 miles per hour. What is...Read More

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What happened in 1914 on Shakeltons Anartic Expedition?

A. Ameli
Answered: Aug 30, 2017

Ernest Shackleton is known for his expedition to Antarctica. On Shackleton’s last expedition to Antarctica, a last minute change occurred. Canada withdrew their money to fund...Read More

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How damaging would Yellowstone's eruption be?

Bobby Rickets, Content Reviewer
Answered: Nov 27, 2018

That would honestly depend on what it was erupting. Hot lava and the heaviest projectiles wouldn’t go far from the original site, so that’s only damaging to the immediate area - which...Read More

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Where is an atoll located?

C.Emilyas
Answered: Sep 03, 2017

One of the most interesting atolls is found in French Polynesia. It’s called Tikehau. The sands, depending on where on the beach one stands, can be pink or white. There’s one long...Read More

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What are two differences between North and south Korea?

Sophia Lee Ryan
Answered: Aug 29, 2017

The two differences between North and South Korea are as follows: their government and their economy. North and South Korea used to be one country, known as Korea, back in the early days. After...Read More

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Which area has the air/water pollution?

C.Emilyas
Answered: Sep 03, 2017

Many places have air and water pollution. However, the place with the quantifiably worst air and water pollution is China. Earlier in 2017, the Chinese air pollution tripped a tweet that was...Read More

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