The structure of the earth’s crust and the subglacial relief of Antarctica
The structure of the earth’s crust. In the middle of XX century. among scientists there were discussions about what is hidden under the glacial armor of Antarctica: the ocean, the archipelago or the continuous
Natural conditions and resources of the Far East
Why is the large number of isotherms in the Far East closed? Closed isotherms are associated with mountain massifs, intermontane basins, which violate a smooth temperature decrease from south to north. How can one
Geographical position of North America. History of discovery and exploration of the continent
1. On which components of nature are the most clearly reflected features of the geographical location of North America? The peculiarities of the geographical location of North America most clearly reflect on such natural
Natural conditions of the Caucasus
1. In what direction is the Great Caucasus stretching? The Great Caucasus stretches in a sublatitudinal direction from the west-north-west to the east-south-east. 2. Which of the three parts is divided into the Main
Metallurgical complex of Russia
1. Highlight the centers with the largest enterprises of ferrous metallurgy in the country. How can you explain their location? Compare the figure with the population density map. In the production of ferrous metals,
The development of Siberia and the Far East
While America and Australia were already open, the first round-the-world trip was carried out, the vast territories of Northern and Eastern Azines remained unknown to Europeans. In the XVI-XVII centuries. in the Russian state
Information infrastructure
1. Why do you think information is considered a valuable “resource”? Give arguments in favor of such a statement. Information is information transmitted by people in an oral, written or other way. From the
Geographical position and nature of the North-West of Russia
1. Show on the map the states with access to the Baltic Sea. Which of them are Russia’s neighbors on land, at sea? The states that have access to the Baltic Sea are often
Population distribution in North America
In North America, there are 490 million people, or more than 7% of the world’s population. This is 1.5 times more than in South America, but half as much as in Africa. The average
Types of Earth motion in space and their consequences
It is known that the Earth rotates around its axis and around the Sun. The axial movement is directed counter-clockwise. The period of complete revolution of the Earth around its axis lasts 23 hours