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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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