Why do high and low tides occur at different times? Because the Earth rotates through two tidal “bulges” every lunar day, coastal areas experience two high and two low tides every 24 hours and 50 minutes. High tides occur 12 hours and 25 minutes apart. This occurs because the moon revolves around the Earth in […]

What is a map key or legend used for? A map legend or key is a visual explanation of the symbols used on the map. It typically includes a sample of each symbol (point, line, or area), and a short description of what the symbol means. The legend is a graphical representation of information, with […]

What is used to represent features on a map? Topographic Map Symbols Points are used to depict features like bridges and buildings. Lines are used to graphically illustrate features that are linear. Some common linear features include roads, railways, and rivers. What is a map that shows you land features called? Physical Maps – illustrate […]

What is a half circle that extends from the North Pole to the South Pole? The Equator is an imaginary line around the middle of the Earth. It is halfway between the North and South Poles, and divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Do all longitude lines pass through the South Pole? […]

What is an example of ecological perspective? The ecological perspective suggests that emotional disturbances, for example, are disturbances resulting from a pattern of maladaptive trans- actions between the organism and the environment through which environmental activity shapes the person and the person’s social functioning influences the environment. What is ecological perspective in community? Community Environmental […]

How many acres is the Permian Basin? 9.4 Million Acres What is the Permian Basin rich in? Permian Basin, also called West Texas Basin, large sedimentary basin in western Texas and southeastern New Mexico, U.S., noted for its rich petroleum, natural gas, and potassium deposits. Owing to its economic importance, it is one of the […]

In which zone do we see the pygmies? Study Area. Pygmy groups are found in forests within the limits of the Rainforest Biotic Zone (RBZ) of central Africa. Where are pygmies found in Cameroon? Baka Pygmies are an ethnic group spread through rain forests in Cameroon, Congo, Gabon and Central African Republic. They are very […]

What is a geographic obstacle for Iraq? A high water table and poor surface and subsurface drainage tend to concentrate the salts near the surface of the soil. In general, the salinity of the soil increases from Baghdad south to the Persian Gulf and severely limits productivity in the region south of Al Amarah. In […]

How many people died in Kobe 1995 earthquake? 6,000 deaths Why were there so many deaths in the Kobe earthquake? The majority of deaths were caused by fire storms. Some people were trapped under rubble for hours until they died of suffocation, but volunteers made an effort to decrease that, by searching with their bare […]

What are the geographical features of Austria? Austria is a small, predominantly mountainous country located in south-central Europe. It is twice the size of Switzerland and slightly smaller than the State of Maine. Most of the country is Alpine or sub-Alpine, that have heavily wooded mountains and hills cut by valleys of fast-flowing rivers. What […]