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Matt Rosenberg's Geography Site at About.com
http://geography.about.com
June 8, 2000
ISSN 1522-0931
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IN THIS ISSUE
* Article: Sinkholes and Karst Topography
* You Talk Back
* New Links
* Chat TONIGHT!
* New Quiz
* Geography News
* Elsewhere on About.com
(AOL users scroll to the bottom of this newsletter for AOL-friendly,
clickable links.)
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SINKHOLES AND KARST TOPOGRAPHY
Officials expect that Florida will suffer from more than their usual share
of sinkholes this summer due to dry weather. Read my article to learn
about the dangerous sinkholes and beautiful caverns that are two results of
landscapes known as karst topography.
http://geography.about.com/library/weekly/aa060800a.htm
------------------ You Talk Back --------------
OLYMPIC TORCH
Karen says, "Yesterday I told people I was feeling totally uninterested in
the Olympic torch relay because of all the controversy surrounding the
Olympics. The flame has this morning arrived at Uluru (Ayers Rock)...My
feelings have changed from totally uninterested to full of enthusiasm!"
http://about.delphi.com/ab-geography/messages/?tid=661
GEOGRAPHY READING
"I teach a 9th grade Honors World Geography course and am looking for
additional reading for my students. It must be in paperback and relatively
inexpensive since the students will have to purchase the book. I would like
to find something that would express cultural geographic themes. Any
suggestions?" - V. Williams
http://about.delphi.com/ab-geography/messages/?tid=646
ARCTIC RIVER IN MONTANA?
"I was recently told that there is one river in Montana, east of the
Continental Divide, that makes its way to the Arctic Ocean." - LOWLOWBELL
http://about.delphi.com/ab-geography/messages/?tid=648
POPULATION QUESTIONS
Cindy asks, "What is considered to be the maximum sustainable population
for planet Earth? How many persons can occupy the planet before the
potable water supply is depleted?"
http://about.delphi.com/ab-geography/messages/?tid=631
------------------ New Links -----------------
Visit these great new links added to the category indicated...
GEOGRAPHY & EARTH NEWS
"Jane's" for great world geopolitical news.
http://geography.about.com/msub38.htm
HAZARDS & DISASTER
"Heat and Humidity Can Be Deadly Combination" - the apparent heat index.
http://geography.about.com/msub3.htm
MEDICAL GEOGRAPHY
"Weather and Your Health" - biometeorology and bioclimatology maps of the
U.S. that show us if we'll be in a good mood today or not ;P
http://geography.about.com/msub19.htm
WORLD FACTS, FIGURES & REFERENCES
"The List" provides a plethora of earth facts.
http://geography.about.com/msub2.htm
WORLD POPULATION
"Countries Ranked by Population" - the top 100 of the world.
http://geography.about.com/msub24.htm
------------------ Chat ----------------------
CHAT
Geography Chats are held four times a week. You can chat every Monday,
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (TODAY!) from 9 to 10 p.m. Eastern (6 to 7
p.m. Pacific). To join us or to find the complete schedule (converted into
numerous time zones) visit
http://geography.about.com/mpchat.htm
CHAT REMINDER
If you'd like to be reminded of the chat schedule a few hours before the
each Monday's chat, just reply to this newsletter and ask me to add you to
the chat reminder list.
------------------ New Quiz -------------------
WEEKLY QUIZ
Take this week's quiz to test your geographic knowledge...
http://geography.about.com/library/quiz/bl060800.htm
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GEOGRAPHY NEWS
I've begun placing summaries of geography-related news stories (and links
to news articles) on the Forum on a regular basis (often a few times each
day). Here are some of the top headlines and links to the Forum articles
(login to the Forum as a guest if you're not registered)...
GEOMAGNETIC STORM WARNING
http://about.delphi.com/ab-geography/messages/?tid=660
ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON EXPECTED TO BE WORSE
http://about.delphi.com/ab-geography/messages/?tid=658
NORTHWEST PASSAGE OPENING
http://about.delphi.com/ab-geography/messages/?tid=659
CAN A GRAYING EUROPE SUPPORT ITSELF?
http://about.delphi.com/ab-geography/messages/?tid=655
NUNAVUT TEEN BIRTHRATE SKY-HIGH
http://about.delphi.com/ab-geography/messages/?tid=651
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WHY IS THE SKY BLUE?
Michael Cyger, our About.com Weather Guide, answers this intriguing
question.
http://weather.about.com/library/weekly/aa060600a.htm
HOW TO DRESS FOR THE FIELD
Archaeology Guide Kris Hirst has great tips for fieldwork fashion.
http://archaeology.about.com/library/howto/htdress.htm
BECOME A SAVVY TRAVELER
Bonnie Hamre, South America for Visitors Guide, wrote this fantastic
four-page article about planning for any trip abroad. It's a must-read
before your summer travel!
http://gosouthamerica.about.com/library/weekly/aa060300a.htm
INDONESIA: THE NEXT BALKANS?
About.com's Southeast Asia for Visitors Guide, Greg Cruey, writes about the
problems that abound in the island nation of Indonesia, raising doubts
about whether it can continue to exist as a single country.
http://goseasia.about.com/library/weekly/aa053100a.htm
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SUMMER
Elementary Educators Guide Beth Lewis has great advice for anyone who has a
summer break...
http://k-6educators.about.com/library/weekly/aa060100a.htm
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Best,
Matt T. Rosenberg
About.com Guide to Geography
http://geography.about.com
geography.guide@about.com
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Traveler</a>
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