Short Answers Define World cities World cities are large cities that have outstripped its national urban network and become part of an international global system. World cities are the centre of world trade and communications‚ leaders in banking and finance‚ the host of entertainment and sporting events‚ the headquarters of non-government organisations‚ and major tourist destinations. World cities are the command and control centres in the borderless domain of the new global economy. Examples
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Digital Technology Remote sensing – data collected from aerial photography and satellite imagery. Tem – System of satellites & receivers to plot location. GPS – Global Positioning System – system of satellites & receivers to plot location. GIS – Geographic Information System‚ - System to manipulate & display spatial data. Electrical lines‚ gas lines‚ etc. Remote Sensing Aerial Photography Discern spatial patterns Resource Inventory Emergency Management Sun-Synchronous Satellites: adjust
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“Geography is Destiny” The assertion that “geography is destiny” is a significantly valid statement that can be said about the shaping of earlier civilizations including Egypt‚ Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley. In each of these early civilizations‚ the people that entered into these areas were forced to adapt and build in a certain way due to the geography surrounding them which in return chose their destiny. The Egyptians adapted their way of life by building their civilization around the significant
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INTRODUCTION: Osmosis is defined as the net movement of water or any other solutions molecules from a region in which they are highly concentrated to a region in which they are less concentrated. This movement must take place across a partially permeable membrane such as a cell wall‚ which lets smaller molecules such as water through but does not allow bigger molecules to pass through. The molecules will continue to diffuse until the area in which the molecules are found reaches a state of equilibrium
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“Explore the way that Kay portrays family relationships in Trumpet. In what way does this theme relate to the struggle for identity?” Joss Moody the protagonist of Jackie Kay’s novel Trumpet lived in a world full of contrasts – internally Josephine but to all who knew him the famous trumpet player Joss. Having to deal with so much contrast so close to home can make a person wonder who is right and what to believe leaving them struggling to figure out who they are amongst it all. Being that the novel
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Dear Sir‚ I purchased a copy of The Daily Telegraph on 16th July 2008 and read your article “ Think before you ink”. I read the article with an open mind so as not to judge. Clearly you did not have the same sentiment. Within the subtitle you decided to slate tattoos‚ and a variety of celebrities with them. I was amazed that you said “doesn’t make it classy‚attractive or wise” since it was a very strong and unfounded opinion. I was equally appalled by the rude and negative language towards these
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Waking up this morning‚ the bright spring sunshine shone through my window. In less than an hour‚ I was ready for school and heading towards the bus stop. Walking in the direction of the main road‚ I caught a glimpse of my bus and hurriedly increased my walking speed. Feeling triumphant about catching the bus‚ I dug my hand in my blazer pocket and fetched my oyster card. The triple beep of my oyster card embarrassed me‚ but I took no notice and strolled into the bus. I fixed my eyes on a comfortable-looking
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very slow moving‚ but destructive as they cannot be stopped and they set fire to everything in their path. Pyroclastic flow - these are impossible to outrun‚ travelling at about 300 km/h‚ and are extremely destructive Mudflow/lahar - these are mud rivers that have the consistency of cement‚ and destroy everything in their path‚ including buildings Advantages: Sea - there tends to be abundant sea life near volcanic islands‚ so there will be lots of seafood Fertile soils - The volcanic ash from
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By The River Jack Hodgins displays a significant contrast in character between the husband and wife in “By the River”. Crystal Styan’s selfless and meek personality is evidently over powered by her narrow-minded spouse‚ Jim Styan. Their ambitions and desires in life are on completely different paths‚ making their marriage surprising. Every aspect involving life goals‚ care for tasks‚ and priorities differ between Crystal and Jim. The ambitions and desired lifestyles of Crystal and Jim
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Chapter 7: Fragile environments Ecological footprint: measure of the mark that we humans make on the natural world. It considers how much land and sea are required to provide us with the energy for our lifestyles. Sustainability: actions and forms of progress that meet the needs of the present reducing the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Soil erosion and desertification Soil erosion * The washing or blowing away of top soil. * There are three types:
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