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Climate variations and species migration: November 2011
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Climate variations and species migration. Tuesday, 29 November 2011. Shifting northwards is not always possible for species as they depend on food sources and certain habitat conditions, however those species that are able to adapt to other conditions are being prevented from moving north due to habitat fragmentation. For example, the Bog turtle. These act as barriers for the slow ground moving turtle, making it very hard to migrate to any other areas. Scientists have recognised this problem and there is...
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Human Trafficking
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Only search GeoKnow.net. Links open in a new window. BBC Science and Environment. Earthweek - Diary of a Planet. Atlas of the Biosphere. Can humanity sink any lower than to steal or buy children and women and turn them into slaves? What is human trafficking - UN. Sold in Myanmar and trafficked to China. Human trafficking in Canada. Modern-day Slavery: Human trafficking. Name and Shame: How America rates countries on their efforts to prevent human trafficking.
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Global Energy Resources and Issues | Anthroposphere | GeoKnow.net
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Links open in a new window. BBC Science and Environment. Earthweek - Diary of a Planet. Atlas of the Biosphere. National Geographic Mapmaker Interactive. Energy: The driving force of all economies. The great energy paradox: our lives depend completely on petroleum and electricity, but how can we continue on this path without considerable long-term impacts? 2014 in Energy: The Year in Energy and Climate Change. The Global Energy Guide. Global Energy Demand and Consumption. Energy in the UK.
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Urbanization and Global Urban Issues - Our ever-growing cities | Anthroposphere | GeoKnow.net
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Links open in a new window. BBC Science and Environment. Earthweek - Diary of a Planet. Atlas of the Biosphere. National Geographic Mapmaker Interactive. Urbanization - Our ever-growing cities. State of World Popualtion (2007): Unleashing the Potential of Urban Growth (UN). Cities and Biodiversity Outlook project - Key Messages. GeoKnow.net is a free, online resource for students and teachers of Geography and Earth Sciences.
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Anthroposphere: Impacts of Humans on Earth and Issues related to population, urbanization, transportation and climate change | GeoKnow.net
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The Anthroposphere: The realm of Humans. Although we depend entirely on the Atmosphere, Biosphere and Lithosphere for life as we know it, the Anthroposphere distinguishes our life and decision-making from that of the rest fo the abiotic and biotic world. The Anthropocene: An Introduction. Welcome to the Anthropocene. The Anthroposphere - Aspen Global Change Institute. Human pressure on land is increasing shows world map. Humans: The real threat to life on Earth. Timelapse: Watch the world change.
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Atmosphere: Weather Events and Global Climate Issues | GeoKnow.net
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The Atmosphere: Weather and Climate Events and Phenomena. Is the day-to-day changes in the atmosphere such as temperature, precipitation, air pressure, wind direction, wind speed, humidity, cloud cover and visibility. Is the long-term average of weather observations - usually over 30 years - across a region as described by temperature, precipitation, rainfall distribution and growing season (amongst others). Introduction to the Atmosphere. Climate and Earth's energy budget. Links open in a new window.
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Global Agriculture and Issues affecting food and farming | Resources | Anthroposphere | GeoKnow.net
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Links open in a new window. BBC Science and Environment. Earthweek - Diary of a Planet. Atlas of the Biosphere. National Geographic Mapmaker Interactive. Agriculture around the world. From small, family plots to large industrial farms and feedlots, agriculture feeds the world. But how, best is agriculture carried out? How can we continue to feed a growing world population using sustainable methods, at a price all can afford? World Resources Report 2013-2014: Creating a Sustainable Food Future. Agricultur...
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GeoKnow.net - Geography links selected for learning and research from around the world
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Links open in a new window. BBC Science and Environment. Earthweek - Diary of a Planet. Atlas of the Biosphere. National Geographic Mapmaker Interactive. CIMSS Current Tropical Cyclones. Weekly Volcanic Activity Report. There are no passengers on Spaceship Earth. We are all crew. Marshall McLuhan, 1964. GeoKnow.net Your source for everything Geographical! Now in its 12th year! Find the archived site here. Use the NavBar above to. Add GeoKnow.net to your iPad Home Screen. Select "Add to home Screen".
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Travel and Tourism - The world is now at our doorstep
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Transportation - Moving people and goods from around the block to around the globe. Should tourists be banned from Antarctica? GeoKnow.net is a free, online resource for students and teachers of Geography and Earth Sciences. Links open in a new window. BBC Science and Environment. Earthweek - Diary of a Planet. Atlas of the Biosphere. National Geographic Mapmaker Interactive.
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Transportation Issues - Moving people and goods around the world | Anthroposphere | GeoKnow.net
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Transportation - Moving people and goods from around the block to around the globe. Transportation is all about movement. Everyday millions of people commute and travel by road, rail ship and air. Goods are moved around the globe by land, sea and air. Transportation is essential to our being. What is Transportation Geography? Embarq: Helping cities makes sustainable transport a reality. Enabling Globalization: The Container. Links open in a new window. BBC Science and Environment. Atlas of the Biosphere.
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