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The Handy Geography Answer Book
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The world, its people, its countries, its history, the maps, and more!


Geography is more than just maps and finding your destination. It is about the land, the people on that land, the delicate balance of nature, and our very interdependence upon it, despite the miracles of technology and grocery stores. It’s about the effects of nature on places and people, as well as how politics, borders, cities, and towns affect our lives. The Handy Geography Answer Book traces the history of geography from Eratosthenes and Alexander von Humboldt to latitude and longitude, folding maps, and the latest advances in the Global Positioning System (GPS). It provides insights into economic, social, historic, culture, religious, political, and climate geography, plus oceanography, demographics, and more.


Completely revised and updated, The Handy Geography Answer Book tours the world, its natural features, and the ever-changing mark humans make on our planet. It answers 1,200 questions on today’s world, from the trivia (longest, hottest, tallest) to how geography has influenced history, religion, architecture, and the location of cities. You’ll learn answers to such questions as . . .

  • Why is every two-dimensional map distorted?
  • What new epoch has recently been proposed by Nobel Prize winner Paul Crutzen?
  • Who first had the idea that there is a magnetic North Pole?
  • What is interesting about Google’s “Streetview”?
  • How does GPS work?
  • When will we run out of oil?
  • How many people are projected to live on the planet in 2050?
  • What are the largest metropolitan areas in the United States?
  • How many miles of paved road are there in the United States?
  • Which state has the highest annual divorce rate?
  • What are the largest and smallest counties in the United States?
  • What’s the difference between England, Great Britain, and the United Kingdom?
  • How is China changing our map of the world?
  • What is ISIS/ISIL?
  • Of all 54 countries in Africa, which ones were never colonized?
  • Who owns Antarctica?


    Numerous maps, photos, and illustrations bring the text to life. With an appendix detailing the history, people, government, economy, climate, geography, and other statistics for each of the more than 250 countries of the world, this is the ideal resource for anyone interested in learning about our planet. The Handy Geography Answer Book also includes a helpful bibliography and an extensive index, adding to its usefulness.


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    Historical Geography
    Histoire
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    Date de parution 18 juillet 2016
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    EAN13 9781578596263
    Langue English
    Poids de l'ouvrage 50 Mo

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    THE HANDY GEOGRAPHY ANSWER BOOK
    Copyright © 2017 by Visible Ink Press®
    This publication is a creative work fully protected by all applicable copyright laws, as well as by misappropriation, trade secret, unfair competition, and other applicable laws.
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    Managing Editor: Kevin S. Hile
    Art Director: Mary Claire Krzewinski
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    Proofreaders: Larry Baker and Shoshana Hurwitz
    Indexer: Shoshana Hurwitz
    Cover images: Image of oil pump, Eric Kounce; all other images, Shutterstock.
    Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
    Names: Tucci, Paul A., 1962- author. Title: The handy geography answer book / Paul A. Tucci. Description: Third edition. | New York: Visible Ink Press, [2017] |Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed. Identifiers: LCCN 2016019256 (print) | LCCN 2016017255 (ebook) | ISBN 978157859627 (Kindl) | ISBN 9781578596263 (ePub) | ISBN 9781578596256 (Pdf) | ISBN 9781578595761 (paperback) Subjects: LCSH: Geography--Miscellanea. | BISAC: SCIENCE / Earth Sc iences / Geography. Classification: LCC G131 (print) | LCC G131 .T83 2017 (ebook) | DDC 910—dc23 LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2016019256
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    Paul A. Tucciis an author of several books for Visible Ink Press, includingThe Handy Geography Answer Bookedition), (2nd The Handy Personal Finance Answer Book, andThe Handy Investing Answer Book. Over the course of his career, he has authored information industry articles and has frequently lectured on international management at such institutions as Northwestern University, the University of Michigan, INSEAD, New York University, and Oakland University. He also serves on the board of a philanthropic organization and several privately held companies. As a former Global Publishing executive, he has managed, travelled, and conducted business throughout the world. Tucci brings all this experience and inspiration to this book. He resides in Michigan.
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    ACKNOWLEDGMENTS PHOTOSOURCES INTRODUCTION
    DEFINING THE WORLD Definitions and History The Earth Continents and Islands Human Civilization People and Countries
    MAPS History and Instruments Latitude and Longitude Reading and Using Maps Modern Mapping
    THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT The Earth’s Materials and Internal Processes Natural Resources Landscapes and Ecosystems Asteroids and Near Earth Objects
    WATER AND ICE High, Low, Big, Small, and Wondrous Oceans and Seas Rivers and Lakes Precipitation Glaciers and Fjords
    Controlling Water
    CLIMATE Definitions The Atmosphere Ozone Climate Trends Weather Wind
    HAZARDS AND DISASTERS Volcanoes Earthquakes Tsunamis Hurricanes Floods Tornadoes Lightning Other Hazards and Disasters
    TRANSPORTATION AND URBAN GEOGRAPHY Cities and Suburbs Urban Structures Air Transportation Roads and Railways Sea Transportation
    POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY Colonies and Expansionism The United Nations NATO and the Cold War The World Today The World Economy
    CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY Population Language and Religion Dealing with Hazards Cultures around the World
    TIME, CALENDARS, AND SEASONS Time Zones
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