Bibliograph

The handy geography answer book, Paul A. Tucci and Matthew T. Rosenberg

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The handy geography answer book, Paul A. Tucci and Matthew T. Rosenberg

Language

eng

Illustrations

maps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The handy geography answer book

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Oclc number

536255019

Responsibility statement

Paul A. Tucci and Matthew T. Rosenberg

Summary

From discovering why the maps are distorted to why Rhode Island is called an island even though it's not, this comprehensive reference simplifies geography in an approachable question-and-answer format. It covers the various aspects of the discipline, including physical, economic, political, and cultural geography

Table Of Contents

Defining the world -- Maps -- The physical environment -- Water and ice -- Climate -- Hazards and disasters -- Transportation and urban geography -- Cultural geography -- Time, calendars, and seasons -- Exploration -- United States of America -- North and Central America -- South America -- Western Europe -- Russia and Eastern Europe -- Asia -- Middle East -- Africa -- Oceania and Antarctoca -- Countries of the world -- Maps of the world

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