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An "entertaining [and] eminently readable" exploration of our home planet from the New York Times–bestselling author of Don't Know Much About History(Publishers Weekly).
Geography is much more than naming countries on a map or memorizing state capitals. It's the hub from which other disciplines radiate: meteorology, ecology, geology, oceanography, demographics, cartography, agricultural studies, economics,...
Geography is much more than naming countries on a map or memorizing state capitals. It's the hub from which other disciplines radiate: meteorology, ecology, geology, oceanography, demographics, cartography, agricultural studies, economics,...
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Fraser Island lies just off the east coast of Australia, and at 76 miles long, it is the largest sand island in the world. The site has exceptional natural beauty with some 155 miles of sandy beaches, strikingly colored sand cliffs, and spectacular blowouts. Inland from the beaches are majestic remnants of tall rainforest growing on sandy dunes and half of the world’s perched freshwater dune lakes.
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In 1993 Tongariro became the first property to be inscribed on the World Heritage List under the revised criteria describing cultural landscapes. The mountains at the heart of the park have cultural and religious significance for the Maori people and symbolize the spiritual links between this community and its environment. The park has active and extinct volcanoes, a diverse range of ecosystems and some spectacular landscapes.
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The property includes a selection of 11 penal sites from among the thousands established by the British Empire on Australian soil in the 18th and 19th centuries. The sites are spread across Australia: from Fremantle in Western Australia to Kingston and Arthur's Vale on Norfolk Island in the east, and from areas around Sydney in New South Wales in the north to sites located in Tasmania in the south. Around 166,000 men, women and children were sent...
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This park, formerly called Uluru (Ayers Rock-Mount Olga) National Park, features spectacular geological formations that dominate the vast red sandy plain of central Australia. Uluru, an immense monolith, and Kata Tjuta, the rock domes located west of Uluru, form part of the traditional belief system of one of the oldest human societies in the world. The traditional owners of Uluru-Kata Tjuta are the Anangu Aboriginal people.
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The Great Barrier Reef is a site of remarkable variety and beauty on the northeast coast of Australia. It contains the world's largest collection of coral reefs, with 400 types of coral, 1,500 species of fish and 4,000 types of mollusk. It also holds great scientific interest as the habitat of species such as the dugong ("sea cow") and the large green turtle, which are threatened with extinction.
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In the wake of World War II, in a move closely related to the beginnings of the Cold War, the United States of America decided to resume nuclear testing in the Pacific Ocean, on Bikini Atoll in the Marshall archipelago. After the displacement of the local inhabitants, 67 nuclear tests were carried out from 1946 to 1958, including the explosion of the first H-bomb (1952). Bikini Atoll has conserved direct tangible evidence that is highly significant...
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A unique archaeological and ethnological reserve located in the Northern Territory, the region has been inhabited continuously for more than 40,000 years. The cave paintings, rock carvings and archaeological sites present a record of the skills and life ways of the region's inhabitants, from the hunters and gatherers of prehistoric times to the Aboriginal people still living there. It is a unique example of a complex of ecosystems, including those...
50) Amazing places
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Shares fact-filled trivia about the world's most extreme locations, from the driest desert to the deepest ocean trench.
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The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed in this hall in the heart of Philadelphia in 1776 and 1787, respectively. Since then, the universal principles set forth in these two documents of fundamental importance to American history have continued to guide lawmakers all over the world.
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We often don’t realize it, but the decisions we make as consumers—from what products we buy to how we end up disposing of them—often affect other people in other places. In this program we investigate how the sourcing, manufacturing, and disposal of everyday products impact the environment and, in turn, people. It also profiles VISY, an international packaging and recycling company that uses sustainable production processes.
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We use foreign-made products every day. Some have components that originate in many different countries. This program explores how international trading connects us with other places. It looks at the history of Western manufacturing and trade and the increasing prevalence of cheaper offshore production, as well as the growth of industries such as tourism and travel in response to our connectedness across the globe.
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Despite its natural beauty, rich history, and immense resources, Jamaica Bay was New York City's dumping ground for decades. Towering landfills created landscapes of garbage. Abandoned boats, piers, and docks added to the eyesore - not to mention the occasional gangland hit victim. Jets scream overhead constantly as they take off and land at JFK. Four sewage treatment plants discharge into Jamaica Bay. And now there are plans to fill in hundreds of...
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This clip looks at two case studies that feature local infrastructure projects aimed at improving aspects of livability for the community. The first is an international example—Copenhagen’s cycling highways—and the second focuses on design features of Australian skate parks. Featuring interviews with the designers and users of these projects, this resource will help students apply geographical concepts to real-life situations.
59) Mumbai
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Mumbai, the world’s most densely populated city, has been a thriving commercial hub for millennia. Its population has increased massively over the past 50 years, and although it has slowed, growth continues today, placing the city’s infrastructure under enormous pressure. This program explores some of Mumbai’s history and presents a range of information regarding its geography, economy, labor market, and standard of living in the 21st century....
60) Barbados
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Presents information on the geography, history, economy, and people of Barbados. Includes a chronology, recipes, project ideas, and more.