Equator

Throughout the year our planet Earth rotates along an axis of rotation around the Sun. Over the course of a year, the angle of tilt does not fluctuate. This means that the Earth’s hemispheres are always pointing at their respected directions in space. However, the orientation of Earth’s tilt with respect to the sun does change as we orbit the sun; thus giving us our source of light and warmth. The Southern and Northern Hemispheres take turns being oriented toward the sun for half of the year and…

Humpback whales can be recognized by their large size, bumpy head, and long flippers. Atlantic humpbacks have mainly white flippers, but those in the Pacific have a darker color to them. In the Northern hemisphere, humpback whales are found in the North Pacific to the South-East Alaskan. Humpbacks from the Western area and the Bering Sea migrate to Northern Marianas. Humpback whales are facing extinction due to poaching. Poaching is the illegal hunting and killing of an animal. Humpback whales…

Getting where you need to be, while staying on the right track, is a key part of backpacking. A hiker can quickly become lost in dense backcountry, making outdoor navigation skills an important part to any wilderness trip. Modern GPS navigation systems are a great tool for finding your way, but, as with any device, they can fail, leaving you stranded without any means to navigate. It’s best to keep a handheld map and compass as a backup in your backpack. Study the terrain thoroughly to help you…

religion, the education establishment, and the idea of adults being more mature than children. The Gilded Age, which Twain co-wrote, contained criticisms of the corruptness in politics and the justice system in the parts Twain wrote. Following the Equator, Twain's travelogue, mocked western society and brought to light the crimes of imperialism. Twain’s The Adventures of Tom Sawyer was one of his first books containing scathing criticisms. Twain’s first hit novel The Adventures of Tom…

Welcome to the Pledis Islands! The Pledis Islands are comprised of two main islands and twelve smaller islands in the Pacific Ocean, specifically at 42 degrees latitude and 162 degrees longitude. These islands where man made in 2012 by architect Sabine Toews, and have the smooth lines of traditional man made islands, as well as many natural features that truly make it unique. These islands generally experience a climate similar to that of the marine west coast, with warm summers, cool winters,…

By comparing the data in Table 2 against the graph above, it is discovered that Site 1 is located on the St Mary’s glacial river and feeds onto the meltwater from the St Mary’s glacier. Orthocladius is most abundant between 2 and 4 degrees as well as Microspectra. The first 2 bugs thrive when it is 2 to 4 degrees and they are most rich at site 1. At site 2, Psectrocladius is present between 6 and 8 degrees. Site 2 is situated on St Mary’s River at a height of 1100m and is located approximately…

In general, Steller sea lion prefer to swim and hunt in colder waters. Stellar sea lion can be around the North Pacific coasts of Russia, Japan, Canada (rocky coast of British Columbia) and some parts of the United States. When Steller sea lion are not in the water, they gather on rockeries and prefer to haul out in secluded rocky islands. With that being said, Steller sea lion live near coastlines and are associated with sandy beaches. And according to a journal about their…

To see the similarities and differences between wind patterns in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres alongside with explaining the major wind belts. Material: • Map of North America with longitude and latitude • Drawing compass Procedure: 1. View the map from the lab given. The map represents the barometric pressures at 5000 feet in North America on a precise day in February. 2. Use the Web to get another map of North America that covers the same approximate area shown in the map given in the…

The graph above compares the optimal depth for latitudes 21.4S 32.4E, 21.4S 55.3E, and 21.4S 65.3E on the given dates. Latitude 21.4S 32.4E is located in Africa between Zimbabwe and Mozambique, Latitude 21.4S 55.3E is located on Reunion island, and Latitude 21.4S 65.3E is located in the Indian Ocean. Biomass burnings alter the optical depth in Africa, whereas volcanic activity is responsible for the variations in optical depth on Reunion Island. According to the graph, biomass burnings create a…

As the Earth travels in its nearly circular orbit around the sun, it maintains a constant axial tilt of 23.4 degrees. This tilt causes the proximity of the northern and southern hemispheres of the globe to change during its annual trip around our local star. These changes in proximity and their impact on the amount of solar energy received by the northern and southern hemispheres are what causes the Earth to have seasons. As the incline of Earth’s axis brings the northern hemisphere closer to…