10-27-09

We went over all the tests we did last quarter and he gave us the right answers to study i had all the right answers on my previous blog so just check there

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10-23-09

Global Warming

1. Causes

Carbon dioxide, Chlorofluorocarbons, Mathane and Nitrous oxide are all causes of global warming. Barbon dioxide is the worst culprit they are responsible for about half of the emittions that come from factorys. Chloroflurorcarbons are also human-generated but these stay up in the atmosphere for over 100 years because they are so stable.

2. Effects


Using high powered computer models are reaching consensus on the probable effects of global warming. If the world dosn't cut their emissions of greenhouse gases in the next few years, computer models predict that in the next few years the tempurates will increase by 2 to 4°F by 2030. Food experts predict a decrease in grain product by 2030

3. Controversies

In the 1990's the United Nations gathered to agree on a greenhouse gas emission cut. Within a year, 167 countries had signed. The countries emitting the most greenhouse gases were United States, Japan, India and China they all did not even get close to meeting the emission reductions agreed. Many politicians saw the need for greenhouse gas controls, others resisted any action for fear that emission controls might constrain buisness and slow economy. There is also tension between developed and less developed countries of the world. Many people argue that developed countries should be required to subsidize and underwrite emission controls in developing countires.

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10-22-09

Here are my notes for today the whole class had to go in groups to work on Solar energy, Latitude, Global Pressure Systems and i didnt get the last one but it has a long title.


Solar Energy
• Solar energy is responsible for weather patterns and ocean movement
• Clouds and wind can prevent the suns energy from reaching the earth
• The sun emits re-radiation this re-radiation is trapped by the clouds witch makes live possible on earth
Latitude
• Latitude is a set of circles describing positions north and south of the equator
• The climate in one longitude is going to be the same climate as the one to the left or to the right of you
Dont know the title
• Countries that border the ocean have the same weather year round
• Continentally is basically land locked you are in the middle of the continent
• Maritime climates: are those close to the ocean and they have cool cloudy summers
• Land and water differs in their abilities to absorb and reradiate insulation that will determine the climate of that area
Global Pressure Systems
• Expand during the warm summer month
• Summer months create hurricanes
• Trade winds - are warm low breezes the blow pretty much all the time
• Doldrums - trade winds coming from north and south and meet up
• Prevailing Westerlies - The wind that moves towards the poles and look like its curving east
• Polar Easterlies - prevailing westerlies join with theses to reduce wind patterns
• Air flows from high pressure to low pressure to winds flow into low pressure cells, in the winter the opposite happens

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10-21-09

We finished the katrina movie and we were assigned groups to make a powerpoint my group chose Solar energy and tonight i have to get facts about solar energy.

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10-20-09

Today we went on Todaysmeet.com and discussed more about the video of katrina. The part 2 of the video mainly explained the after math of katrina and how katrina got into New Orleans

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10-16-09

Today we watched a video on Hurricane Katrina and a lot of people died. We went on todaysmeet.com and discused the video.

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10-15-09

Today was make up day. Some people made up tests and some people looked at their power school grades to make sure everything was up to date. I havent posted anything in a long time thats because This week is spirit week and the freshmen had the PSAT's

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10-9-09

1. What is North America's climate like?

a. very cold and hot in the winter and summer

b. mildy cold and hot in the winter and summer

c. very cold in the winter mildy hot in the summer

d. very hot in the summer mildy cold in the winter

2. Where is Sorghum grown?

a. North America

b. Asia

c. Africa

d. Australia

3. How many labor domesticated animals are in use today?

a. 15

b. 7

c. 24

d.14

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10-8-09

In class today we worked on our presentation about North America, pigs, and wheat for Human Geography, and I did North America. North America has very cold winters and very hot summers the vegetation is varied from Arctic to Alpine to Mediterranean, desert and tropical. North America is geographically lucky because of all of its varied environments we can do more with many different environments

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The test for hgeo01

All work on this test is to be begun and finished in class. Any student who works on this test before or after class will receive a failing grade on the test, and will be subject to disciplinary action through the Dean’s office.
It is highly recommended that you save your work frequently as you work on this test.
This test consists of one fill in the blank section, and two essay questions. There are five steps required to complete this test.

STEP ONE: Copy and paste the following paragraphs into your blog, including the Honor Code.

STEP TWO: In your blog, fill in all the blanks with correct answers. Be sure to use bold font for your answers and delete the underlines.
“On my honor, I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid on this graded academic work. I am a person of integrity and I do not cheat.” Agree to this statement by typing your name here: Avery Ranney

Globalization is the increasing interconnectedness of people and places through converging processes of economic, political, and cultural change. Those who are pro-globalization believe that wealth will “trickle down” from rich countries to poor countries. They also believe it will spread the benefits of new ideas and new ideas and technologies to all nations. One organization that loans money to nations so they can invest in business is the World Bank. On the other hand, those who are anti-globalization say it is not fair, because the richest 20% of the world’s people consume 86% of the world’s resources, resulting in inequities between “haves” and “have nots.”

Use the CIA Factbook to answer the following questions:
In Afghanistan the life expectancy is 44.64 years, the infant mortality rate is 151.95 deaths per 1000 live births, the literacy rate is 28.1, and the TFR is 6.53.

In Australia the life expectancy is 81.63 years, the infant mortality rate is 4.75 deaths per 1000 live births, the literacy rate is 99%, and the TFR is 1.78.

We often categorize nations as being “developed” or “developing” nations. Vietnam and Mexico would be considered developing nations; Japan and Canada are developed nations.

The current world population is over 6 billion people. The number that measures how many children the average woman in a nation will bear is known as the Total Fertility Rate, which is abbreviated as TFR. When this number is exactly 2.1, then the population stays the same; if it’s higher, the population goes up, and if it’s lower, the population decreases. The population is growing fastest in developing nations.

A population pyramid that is shaped just like a pyramid -- wide on the bottom and narrow at the top -- shows a country whose population is having a lot of kids. If it is shaped more like a vase or a soda bottle, that nation’s population is not having a lot of kids. Young people are found at the bottom of the pyramid, and Men are found on the left hand side.

When discussing migration, people who are entering a country are known as an emigrant, and people who are leaving a country are known as an immigrant. People leave their country for many reasons. An example of a push force is War, and an example of a pull force is job opportunity. If a nation’s net migration rate is a negative number, it means more people are leaving the country than are arriving.

STEP THREE: In a short, well-written essay, answer ONE of the following questions:
1) Some people feel very strongly in their pro-globalization opinions, while some anti-globalization advocates have different beliefs. It’s likely that the truth lies somewhere in between. What do you think is the “middle ground” in this argument? Be sure to provide evidence for your opinion.

OR 2) Explain the academic discipline of Human Geography using the five themes. How is this discipline different from the study of physical geography? In your opinion, what is the benefit of studying Human Geography?

OR 3) The demographic transition graph describes the changes in birthrates and death rates that a country experiences over time. Describe the changes that the United States has gone through by using the demographic transition diagram.

The United States has gone through many changes during 5 years. In 2004 there were 292,892 people now there are 307,212 people. The Births in thousands has increased by 137 people. Death rates have although increased during the past 5 years by 175 people.

STEP FOUR: First, go to the following website and read the news story you will find there: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/24/world/americas/24mexico.html

Then, in a short yet brilliant essay, summarize that story by relating it to our studies of immigration in class. Try to use terms from the text and from our class discussions.

This article is about Mexicans coming into this country without legal papers to bring them across some of the Mexicans don’t get a job some of them don’t have improved economy. 11.5 million Mexicans live in the United States 7 million of them are illegal. Only 57% of Mexicans have successful lives when they move to the united states and 14% of Mexicans have a worse life than they did before.

STEP FIVE: When you have finished your test, publish your post.

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Guns Germs and Steel

Tuesday, October 06, 2009

Goats and sheep were the two first domesticated animals in the world
They use everything by hand. They aren't using animal power. There are 14 domesticated kinds of animal in the world Goats, sheep, pigs, cows, horses, donkeys, camels 2 kinds, water buffalo, llama's, reindeer, yaks cattle 2 kinds. None of the animals were native. 13 were from Asia and Middle east and from South America llama's. Food surplus was the big problem they were worrying about having enough food to get by. If u don’t pay enough attention to the environment it can take a thriving civilization and take them into the dirt. If u follow the fertile crescent longitude length the same things will happen in the lands of the fertile plants will grow 10 million cows in the US today and 20 million wheat gets harvested. Not everyone is a nomad some people are urbanized going in cars and working normal jobs.

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