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What is the difference between an ice field and a glacier?

M. Kennedy, Web Content Writer
Answered: Apr 18, 2019

The icefield is a huge area of glaciers that are connected together. So, the icefield is larger than a glacier and basically, several glaciers are connected together to form an icefield.Read More

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What is the dominant language family in Subsaharan Africa?

I.Rubiny
Answered: Sep 05, 2017

Subsaharan Africa is the area in Africa located below the Sahara Desert. This area includes much of Africa. Since this is such a large area, the culture may be different throughout this region....Read More

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What is the differences between grid references and area references in geography?

I.Rubiny
Answered: Sep 05, 2017

Grid references are the places on a map where a grid or coordinates are used. For example, a place may be located on a map and two coordinates are given. To locate the place, find the number...Read More

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What is the capital of Antigua and Barbuda?

H.Miaham
Answered: Sep 04, 2017

St. John’s is the capital city of Antigua and Barbuda. These two islands are actually considered one country. They are located in the Caribbean and share this same capital city. St....Read More

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What ocean is closest to Bolivia?

Adam O' Brien
Answered: Sep 01, 2017

The ocean closest to Bolivia is the Pacific Ocean. Despite being a landlocked country, Bolivia still maintains a navy. This is an interesting tidbit for those who don’t know the history,...Read More

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What is an anticline?

D.Jessica
Answered: Aug 31, 2017

An anticline is a type of fold that is an arch-like shape and has its oldest beds at its core. A typical anticline is convex up in which the hinge or crest is the location where the curvature is...Read More

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What is the body of water between what is known as Baja California and Mexico?

D.Jessica
Answered: Sep 07, 2017

It is known as the Gulf of California.
The Gulf of California is a marginal sea of the Pacific Ocean that separates the Baja California Peninsula from the Mexican mainland. It is bordered...Read More

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Why is Chimabrazo closer to the moon despite being shorter than Everest?

C. Marcus, Content Developer
Answered: Apr 18, 2019

There is a large bulge around the Equator which makes for a higher elevation. In Ecuador, there is a mountain called Mount Chimborazo which is actually closer to the moon and to space than the...Read More

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What is the capital of Norway?

H.Miaham
Answered: Sep 04, 2017

Oslo is the capital of Norway. It is also the city that is the most populated in the country. It was founded in the 1000s. Oslo has many lakes with over 340 of them. In addition, it has about 40...Read More

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What delta is at the southern end of the Indochina Peninsula?

A. Ameli
Answered: Aug 30, 2017

Known as a river, the Mekong is located in the southeastern area of China. However, it also runs through other countries as well including Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. It is a...Read More

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What is the capital of Arizona?

Adam O' Brien
Answered: Sep 01, 2017

The capital of Arizona is the city of Phoenix. The city was actually the fifth location that was picked for the capital of Arizona. Until 1901, the capital had a nickname: the “capital on...Read More

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Which is the only country with which "Nation of Brunei" shares its border?

A. Ameli
Answered: Sep 07, 2017

Malaysia is the only country that borders the nation of Negara Brunei Darussalam or most commonly known as Brunei. To be exact, the state which borders Brunei is Sarawak which is one of the two...Read More

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Why are winds so strong on Mt. Washington?

Todd Gurley
Answered: Jun 19, 2018

This is actually a complex situation with a cause that is related to the movement of the jet streams high up in the atmosphere and the location of Mount Washington. Every three days there is a...Read More

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What is Australia's Largest Desert?

D.Jessica
Answered: Aug 31, 2017

The Great Victoria is the largest desert in Australia and consists of many small sand hills, grassland plains, areas with a closely packed surface of pebbles (called desert pavement or gibber...Read More

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What is a measure of social, rather than economic development of a country?

Graceec
Answered: Sep 14, 2017

Most countries are measured to be strong or weak based on their economies. Their gross domestic product and amount of exported products is analyzed. However, countries can develop socially....Read More

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