Lakes, swamps and underground waters of Africa

Lakes. The basins of almost all large African lakes are of tectonic origin, that is, they are in faults, or deflections of the earth’s crust. The largest in the area of ​​the lake of the African continent is Victoria. It is in the deflection of the platform, so it is relatively shallow. Tropical storms often … Read more

Volga

1. How and why did the natural features and economic use of the Volga change after the creation of the Volga cascade? After the creation of the Volga cascade of HPPs, which significantly increased the level and regulated the regime of the river, it was possible to put an end to floods and spills and … Read more

General information about North America

The land area is 24.2 million km2. The population is -490 million people. The highest point above sea level is in McKinley. The lowest point from sea level is the Valley of Death. The longest river is Mississippi with Missouri. The largest lake is the Upper. The largest island is Greenland. North America is the … Read more

Information about Africa in ancient times

North Africa has been known to Europeans for a long time. After all, there, on the banks of the Nile, there was one of the first developed civilizations – Ancient Egypt. In the east of the Mediterranean coast, on a narrow coastal strip lived a people of mariners – Phoenicians, known since biblical times for … Read more

Physiographic location of North America

The location of North America on the earth’s surface differs significantly from the physico-geographical position of the continents of tropical latitudes. This explains the dissimilarity of its nature with the nature of the continents studied by us. The lines of the equator and the zero meridian do not apply to North America. It is entirely … Read more

Geographic patterns

1. What are the specific patterns of location on the Earth: a) temperatures; b) precipitation; c) plants and animals. The patterns of location on Earth of temperatures, precipitation, plants and animals are associated with the geographical law of zoning. When moving from the equator to the poles, the conditions for obtaining heat and moisture by … Read more

Geographical position and nature of the European North

1. Highlight the main features of the geographical location of the European North. The main features of the geographical location of the European North are: Exit to the White and nonfreezing Barents Sea; Neighborhood with economically developed, but poorly provided fuel and raw materials resources of the North-West, Central and Volga-Vyatka regions; The northern position, … Read more

The interaction of nature and society

1. Explain why the bulk of the world’s population lives on the plains and along the shores of the seas and oceans. On the plains, as well as along the shores of the seas and oceans, the most favorable natural conditions for the life and economic activities of people are created. 2. What climatic zones … Read more

Climatic conditions in savannahs and light forests of Africa

Savannah and woodlands – the largest area in Africa, occupying about 40% of its territory. They resemble steppes with a grassy cover and scattered singly or in small groups by trees and shrubs. Savannas formed mainly in the subequatorial climatic zone, which is characterized by two seasons – dry and wet. In the direction from … Read more

Distribution of water resources in Eurasia. River basins

Distribution of water resources on the mainland. Due to significant climatic differences in Eurasia, the water of the dry land is very unevenly distributed on its territory. Their thickest network is observed on the ocean coasts. With the advance deep into the continent, the number of reservoirs decreases. But the level of water supply in … Read more