Geography of Indonesia and Laos

Geography of Indonesia and Laos

Write for the countries
Indonesia and Laos

Present a country tab (for each country) where a brief summary of the country concerned in its aspects of location, boundaries, climate, topography, population, demography and economy present. The maximum length of each record is one facet.

Vegetation, climate, topography, time and parent material are the five most important soil forming factors.

Geography

1 (10 pts) The figure below is called a soil texture triangle. The sides of the triangle are the percentage of sand, silt, and clay in a soil. Read the triangle and answer the following questions.

a (2 pts) Identify the soil texture classes for the two soils.

Soil A with 20% clay, 40% silt, and 40% sand. ____________________

Soil B with 15% clay, 20% silt, and 65% sand. ____________________

b (4 pts) Between soils A and B, in which soil will water move faster? Briefly explain why water can move faster.

c (4 pts) Between soils A and B, which soil will have a higher water storage capacity? Briefly explain why it’s higher.

2 (8 pts)

a (4pts) The soil orders most often found in low latitude regions are (list two): and ________________

The soil order with the majority of its content from volcanic origin is: __________ ___

The soil order in which soil the mineral soil profile is very poorly developed (like a sand dune) is ____________

b (4 pts) Vegetation, climate, topography, time and parent material are the five most important soil forming factors. Among those five, which two are the dominant factors in forming Oxisols? Briefly explain why Oxisols are poor in nutrients, and where they are generally located.

Now, compare and contrast Irvine, California with Delhi, India.

Geography, Google earth

Search “Irvine, California” and center the image on the old runways (former Marine Base). Pan out to about 35,000 feet. Now, using the “temporal scale,” which is at the top of the image in the tool bar and looks like a clock with a green arrow), toggle back in time to 1994 and watch the surrounding neighborhoods. A. What used to occupy much of the space where the current communities reside? _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ B. Now skip forward towards modern day. Turn “Roads” layer on. What particular part of Irvine has added the most houses (subdivisions)? Name streets and intersections:__________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ C. What year did the Toll Road (241) come into view? ___________________________ 2. Enter these coordinates: 28 36’ 36.68” N, 77 15’ 16.61 E. This is the Yamuna River in Delhi, India. Notice the blue buildings on the riverside. Just north of the buildings is a field with trees and brush. A. Using the “temporal scale,” go back to the image date in 2000 and then 2002 and tell me what used to be there? Get closer, if needed. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ B. Now look at the little tributary river/drainage that borders the north of this area. Using this link: http://www.npr.org/2016/05/11/477415686/can-indias-sacred-butdead-yamuna-river-be-saved describe the (likely) water quality of this water source:_______________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ C. Now search “Chauhan Patti” and pan out until you see more (about 10,000 feet). Using the “temporal scale” look at today by turning it off, then turn it on and go back to image date 2001, 2003 or something around that time. What are these slums taking over? How was much of the land being used, before urbanization? _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 3. Now, compare and contrast Irvine, California with Delhi, India. What is different and what is similar, just based on your “satellite image interpretations” and maybe a few outside resources?

How does this idea strengthen your own self-confidence and reveal the power you have to make a positive change in your life, for those you care about and for the world?

Geography

Have you been wondering why the forecast called for a few sprinkles and you actually got thunderstorms instead and yet when the forecast called for heavy rain some folks didn’t even see any sprinkles??!! …

Attached you will find some interesting reading related to something known as ”The Butterfly Effect”. Perhaps you have heard of this concept, if not from the original scientific source then maybe through hollywood. Even though the movie industry may blend more fiction than fact this idea is in fact a real scientific breakthrough that is quite helpful in making up our current and growing understanding of the world around us (and not just in the field of meteorology either).

Please read the attached two scholarly articles (in one PDF) labeled ”Chaos” by Gleick and ”Human Adaptation to Climatic Impacts on Biodiversity” by Gotfryd.

Then write a paper that is at least 2 full pages long, double-spaced, regular margins and 12 pt font to address the following prompt:

What are the main points Ed Lorenz made? What are the main points Dr. Gotfryd made?

How does the meteorological concept of the ”Butterfly Effect” extend outside the boundaries of meteorology and how can one apply this concept and the broader idea it represents to empower society in general and the individual in particular?

How does this idea strengthen your own self-confidence and reveal the power you have to make a positive change in your life, for those you care about and for the world?

Population & Comparative Regional Analysis

Geography

Population & Comparative Regional Analysis
This project requires you to assemble, from varied sources, demographic, environmental and economic data on a particular urban region and place it in MS Excel. Then, analyzing the data and information acquired, answer several key questions on the impact of the urban region chosen, and its sustainability in the coming decades of this century. Choose an urban center or region from http://www.demographia.com/db-worldua.pdf
Preferably, the city will rank in the top 300 or so. Data acquisition could be a challenge for smaller cities.
Your project should have:

EXCEL CHART
Find the following data for your chosen region from varied online sources of your choosing, and create an excel table organizing the data by demographic, economic and environmental information. If some data are not available, indicate this by placing “NA” in excel.
i. Urban regional name (e.g. Washington-Baltimore MSA, or Greater Baltimore Region, Seoul-Incheon, etc.)

ii. total land area

iii. total population

iv. life expectancy

v. population growth trend from an earlier date to latest data
vi. GDP (official exchange rate or purchasing power parity; US dollars)
vii. GDP per capita (US dollars)
viii. ethnic/racial %s (particularly for a U.S. or Canadian region)
ix. segregation index (U.S., Canada)
x. Gini coefficient (a key measure of income distribution and inequality)
xi. % population below poverty line
xii. fresh water availability measure
xiii. global air pollution ranking or measure
xiv. Globalization and World Cities (GaWC) study group or Wiki ranking (note city proper or larger metropolitan area)

Draw red arrows that depict wind patterns that would be created in the N. hemisphere if there were no influence from the Coriois effect

Geography Coursework 5 pages/1375 words

Phys Geog Exam 2 – Use any resource EXCEPT another person; cite the source to avoid plagiarism. Exams are to be delivered to Blackboard (Browse > Attach > submit) before 11:59:00 PM, Tuesday Nov 8, 2016. NO CREDIT for late exams.

1 Use the globe below to answer the following questions.
Illustrate the cross-sectional air flow of the 3 N. hemisphere atmospheric circulation cells (3 pts)
Draw red arrows that depict wind patterns that would be created in the N. hemisphere if there were no influence from the Coriois effect (3 pts)
Draw blue arrows depicting wind patterns as they actually exist in the N. hemisphere due to the influence of the Coriolis effect (3 pts)

90o N

60o N

30o N

0o

30o S

60o S

Explain why low pressure and warm temperature at the Equator lead to high precipitation. (6 pts)

Air masses are developing over the following geographic regions. Classify the air masses as cT, mP, mT, or cP. (4 pts)

a.) Gulf of Mexico

b.) offshore Seattle, WA (North Pacific Ocean)

c.) Alberta, Canada

d.) Albuquerque, NM

Is there a difference in physical state between H2O existing as water vapor and H2O existing in a cloud? Please explain your reasoning. (6 pts)

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Use the saturation line diagram below to answer several questions. Show your work for full credit.
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b
a
An air mass has a temperature of 75oF. It currently contains 10 grams of water vapor per m3. What is the relative humidity of this air mass? (5 pts)

What would the relative humidity of this air mass be if its temperature were increased to 100o F? (5 pts)
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What is the dew point of the air mass? (5pts)

Overnight, the temperature is expected to drop to freezing (32oF). How much water vapor (in g/m3) do you expect the air mass to lose? (5 pts)

Following is a partially-completed, quasi-3D diagram that shows a low pressure and high pressure system in the Southern Hemisphere. The arrows represent direction of wind flow on the ground surface

(3 pts) Which system would produce low pressure?
(3 pts) Which system would produce high pressure?
iii. (4 pts) Draw the direction of vertical airflow in each system – See red arrows below

“A” “B” Upper atmosphere

Earth surface
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Using the sketch map of the United States below, please do the following:
(5 pts) Draw the approximate outline of “Tornado Alley”.
(5 pts) On the map below, draw (or insert) a cross-sectional picture or view through the cold front along the line A-A’, including related clouds and airflow patterns
(5 pts) Using the cross section, explain why so many tornadoes form there.

A

Cold Front

A’

Hurricane “Ruth” is approaching the New Jersey shore. Draw how the ocean surface will become distorted by the low pressure of the hurricane as it moves ashore. Once the hurricane comes ashore, what will be the single biggest danger to the residents? (hint – look back just one week!) (5 pts)

“Ruth”

West East

????????????????????? ocean surface

Shore

Atlantic Ocean

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The ancient Greeks subdivided the climate of the world into 5 zones. We have taken this classification and modified it slightly for more modern usage.
Draw (or use a figure to show) the Greek system on the LH globe (5 pts)
Show a simplified modern system on the RH globe that evolved from the Greeks (5 pts)
Make sure you clearly and accurately label the diagrams for full credit.

Greeks b. Modern

Arctic Circle

Tropic of Cancer

Equator

Tropic of Capricorn

Antarctic Circle

Use at least one specific example to describe how the modern system uses temperature and precipitation data to subdivide Greek zones and improve upon that system. (5 pts).

Your instructor has no idea what to wear when he goes to Tucson, AZ this summer. He asks you to 1) draw a climograph that would be representative of the annual climate there, and 2) name the climate zone. (10 pts)

100o 25”

Avg MonthlyTemp (oF) Precipitation (in/mo)

20o 5”

J F M A M J J A S O N D

How will the water under the west bank be allocated if the proposed two state solution is agreed upon?

Essay, Geography

Answer the following research question. 1-How will the water under the west bank be allocated if the proposed two state solution is agreed upon? 2- What international body will oversee the division and distribution? (Include these research questions in 6 pages.

The other 6 pages. 1- How will Palestinians want israel to join the west bank and the Gaza strip so that Palestinians don't have to pass through Israeli territory to go from one part of their country to the other? 2- Where would the Palestinians propose to locate the connection? 3- How could the Palestinians guarantee it would not become a source area for terrorism against Israel?

Discuss South Africa’s apartheid policy of 1948. How was it initiated? Provide historical information of the time from the passing of this policy until gaining independence in 1979.

World Geography

 

Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be a minimum of one (1) single-spaced page to a maximum of two (2) pages in length; refer to the “Assignment Format” page for specific format requirements.

Discuss South Africa’s apartheid policy of 1948. How was it initiated? Provide historical information of the time from the passing of this policy until gaining independence in 1979.

Geography, New articles

Geography, New articles

Read 20 different news articles that are related to geography. You may follow the general topic covered in the text book for each week, but it is not required to do soOver the course of the semester, use at least 4 different media perspectives (NYTimes, Washington Post, Fox, MSNBC, NPR, BBC, Al Jazerra, Xinhua etc). Editorials are permitted, but do not include only commentaries. Special program segments from 60 Minutes or Forty-Eight Hours are also acceptable.

the interior of the earth.

Earth Science – Geography

Create an 5- to 7-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation the interior of the earth.
Address the following in your presentation:
• Properties of the Earth’s inner core, outer core, lower mantle, upper mantle, oceanic crust, and continental crust
• Processes associated with plate boundaries, including the type of boundary, earthquakes, volcanism, and rock deformation
• Relationship between the rock cycle and plate tectonics
List major points in the slides.
Include video, audio, photos, diagrams, or graphs as appropriate.
Include two references, in addition to your course textbook.