I. Physical/Spatial Concepts
Iceland is in the northern hemisphere, close to Europe and even closer to Norway. It is often confused with its neighbor Greenland. Iceland has been recognized for its rich and diverse culture. Silversmithing, woodworking, and weaving are all traditions presented by the Icelanders (Culture of Iceland 2016). Iceland is located between Canada and northern Europe. It is an island (completely surrounded by water) and has many lakes and reservoirs. Iceland is also known for its hot springs, geysers, and waterfalls that drape across this green infested country. Iceland is 11 percent covered by old lava fields and 12 percent covered in glaciers. Iceland also has extensive volcanic and geothermic activity due to the …show more content…
Even so, people have found ways to explore and live in Iceland. Indigenous peoples have lived in Iceland for thousands of years. Explorers, adventurers, and researchers have also ventured into Iceland to explore its unique environment and geography.
In the winter, cold northern temperatures and extreme wind chills make it dangerous to venture outdoors without proper clothing and gear. Strong storms can make travel difficult. Heating a home can be challenging and expensive without trees to cut for firewood. However, people have found ways to adapt, survive, and prosper (National Snow and Ice Data Center 2016).
Humans can and have built fuel efficient heating methods which helps families stay alive during the harsh winters and save them money. For example, most islanders get their hot water and heat their homes using geothermal waters that get pumped into their homes. It provides them with an almost limitless hot water supply. They also harness the many rivers to create hydroelectric power which serves 80% of the electricity needs for the country. Since they utilize their natural resources instead of importing fossil fuels, they estimate that they have reduced CO2 emissions by 40% or more every single year. However, they still import fossil fuels for busses, cars, and fishing boats. For this reason they are Europe’s highest greenhouse gas emitters per person (Buchan …show more content…
This means that they will be stable until a major event disrupts their economy.The crude birth rate was 14.5 per 1,000. The crude child death rates are 6.2 per 1,000. Child mortality in Iceland is 3 per 1,000 before the age of five. The life expectancy of Icelanders is about 82.92 years. This is average data for a first world country, because the CDR is lower than the CBR. This is reflected in the total population because more than half the population is under the age of 55. This will affect the later generations because after all the baby boomers die Iceland will be left with a younger population which will push it toward stage four of the demographic stage. In stage four there are less children born because there is less need for them (Population of
Iceland is in the northern hemisphere, close to Europe and even closer to Norway. It is often confused with its neighbor Greenland. Iceland has been recognized for its rich and diverse culture. Silversmithing, woodworking, and weaving are all traditions presented by the Icelanders (Culture of Iceland 2016). Iceland is located between Canada and northern Europe. It is an island (completely surrounded by water) and has many lakes and reservoirs. Iceland is also known for its hot springs, geysers, and waterfalls that drape across this green infested country. Iceland is 11 percent covered by old lava fields and 12 percent covered in glaciers. Iceland also has extensive volcanic and geothermic activity due to the …show more content…
Even so, people have found ways to explore and live in Iceland. Indigenous peoples have lived in Iceland for thousands of years. Explorers, adventurers, and researchers have also ventured into Iceland to explore its unique environment and geography.
In the winter, cold northern temperatures and extreme wind chills make it dangerous to venture outdoors without proper clothing and gear. Strong storms can make travel difficult. Heating a home can be challenging and expensive without trees to cut for firewood. However, people have found ways to adapt, survive, and prosper (National Snow and Ice Data Center 2016).
Humans can and have built fuel efficient heating methods which helps families stay alive during the harsh winters and save them money. For example, most islanders get their hot water and heat their homes using geothermal waters that get pumped into their homes. It provides them with an almost limitless hot water supply. They also harness the many rivers to create hydroelectric power which serves 80% of the electricity needs for the country. Since they utilize their natural resources instead of importing fossil fuels, they estimate that they have reduced CO2 emissions by 40% or more every single year. However, they still import fossil fuels for busses, cars, and fishing boats. For this reason they are Europe’s highest greenhouse gas emitters per person (Buchan …show more content…
This means that they will be stable until a major event disrupts their economy.The crude birth rate was 14.5 per 1,000. The crude child death rates are 6.2 per 1,000. Child mortality in Iceland is 3 per 1,000 before the age of five. The life expectancy of Icelanders is about 82.92 years. This is average data for a first world country, because the CDR is lower than the CBR. This is reflected in the total population because more than half the population is under the age of 55. This will affect the later generations because after all the baby boomers die Iceland will be left with a younger population which will push it toward stage four of the demographic stage. In stage four there are less children born because there is less need for them (Population of