The interaction of the ocean with the atmosphere and the land

1. How is heat and moisture exchanged between the ocean and the land? The waters of the World Ocean interact with the air of the atmosphere and through the transfer of air masses affect the temperature and humidity on the land surface. 2. What is the difference between air masses formed over land and ocean? … Read more

Hard-leafed evergreen forests and shrubs of Africa

The zone of evergreen hardwood forests and shrubs is located in the extreme north and south of Africa. In winter, the zone is under the influence of cyclones, bringing coolness and moisture. In summer cyclones are replaced by dry and hot air of the tropics. Here is a typical Mediterranean climate. Precipitation in these regions … Read more

Interesting facts about the theme “Oceans”

The blue whale is the largest animal of the Earth. Its average length is 22-23 m. Sometimes individuals 30 m long occur. The weight of the blue whale reaches 150 tons. The blue whale is found in all parts of the World Ocean – from Chukotka to Antarctica. The largest among the fish is a … Read more

St. Petersburg – a new “economic hub” of Russia

1. What political, military-strategic and economic tasks did the creation of St. Petersburg solve? “Window to Europe” enshrined the Russian presence in the Baltic, provided trade links with European countries and protected our north-western borders. At the crossroads of trade routes, the latest production facilities were able to develop rapidly. 2. Think about what factors … Read more

Subtropical forests and shrubs in Eurasia

Subtropical forests and shrubs cover the natural zones of hard-leaved evergreen forests and shrubs in southern Europe and variable-moist forests in the east of Asia. The zone of hard-leaved evergreen forests and shrubs is common on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. It’s a dry, hot summer and a rainy winter. Brown soil soils are … Read more

From the history of discovery and research in North America

Long before the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus, Normans visited the inhabitants of the Scandinavian Peninsula. In the X century. they led Eirik Raudi from the island of Iceland set off across the expanses of the ocean to the west and reached an unknown land – the island of Greenland. A thousand years ago, … Read more

The coastline of North America

Unlike the continents of tropical latitudes, North America has a much more dismembered coastline. There are many islands, peninsulas, bays and straits. Near the northern and eastern shores of the continent lie islands of continental origin. Among them, Greenland is the largest island in the world. Its area is 3.5 times larger than the territory … Read more

The influence of atmospheric circulation on the climate of Eurasia

The climate of the continent is affected by the constant movement of air due to the formation of areas of high and low atmospheric pressure, especially the western transport – the constant wind of temperate latitudes. From the area of ​​high pressure over the Atlantic Ocean, it brings moist sea air to the continent. Marine … Read more

Sea of ​​the Pacific Ocean in the Far East

What significance does the Pacific Ocean have for our country? Which sectors of the economy are associated with the maritime boundary and development of the resources of the seas? The seas of the Pacific Ocean are of great transport importance. Thanks to the fishing industry, the food industry is the second in the list of … Read more