The world, its people, its countries, its history, the maps, and
more!
Geography is more than just maps and finding your destination. It is
about the land, the people on that land, the delicate balance of nature,
and our very interdependence upon it, despite the miracles of technology
and grocery stores. It's about the effects of nature on places and
people, as well as how politics, borders, cities, and towns affect our
lives. The Handy Geography Answer Book traces the history of
geography from Eratosthenes and Alexander von Humboldt to latitude and
longitude, folding maps, and the latest advances in the Global
Positioning System (GPS). It provides insights into economic, social,
historic, culture, religious, political, and climate geography, plus
oceanography, demographics, and more.
Completely revised and updated, The Handy Geography Answer Book
tours the world, its natural features, and the ever-changing mark humans
make on our planet. It answers 1,200 questions on today's world, from
the trivia (longest, hottest, tallest) to how geography has influenced
history, religion, architecture, and the location of cities. You'll
learn answers to such questions as . . .
Why is every two-dimensional map distorted?
What new epoch has recently been proposed by Nobel Prize winner Paul
Crutzen?
Who first had the idea that there is a magnetic North Pole?
What is interesting about Google's "Streetview"?
How does GPS work?
When will we run out of oil?
How many people are projected to live on the planet in 2050?
What are the largest metropolitan areas in the United States?
How many miles of paved road are there in the United States?
Which state has the highest annual divorce rate?
What are the largest and smallest counties in the United States?
What's the difference between England, Great Britain, and the United
Kingdom?
How is China changing our map of the world?
What is ISIS/ISIL?
Of all 54 countries in Africa, which ones were never colonized?
Who owns Antarctica?
Numerous maps, photos, and illustrations bring the text to life. With an
appendix detailing the history, people, government, economy, climate,
geography, and other statistics for each of the more than 250 countries
of the world, this is the ideal resource for anyone interested in
learning about our planet. The Handy Geography Answer Book also
includes a helpful bibliography and an extensive index, adding to its
usefulness.
