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How do you apply Ecocriticism?
GeographyGenerally, ecocriticism can be applied to a primary source by either interpreting a text through an ecocritical lens, with an eye towards nature, or examining an ecocritical trope within the text. What is an example of ecocriticism? A great example of an ecocritical reading of Wordsworth’s “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud” is Scott Hess’s
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How do you treat viburnum fungus?
GeographyIf chemical control is needed, most fungal leaf spots and anthracnose can be controlled with fungicides containing chlorothalonil, thiophanate-methyl, myclobutanil, or mancozeb. Apply when symptoms first appear and repeat every 10 to 14 days as needed. How is viburnum disease treated? There is no cure for this disease, and if you discover that your viburnum
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What is the purpose of cultural mapping?
GeographyCultural mapping provides “an integrated picture of the cultural character, significance, and workings of a place” in order to help communities recognize, celebrate, and support cultural diversity for economic, social and regional development. What is cultural mapping? Cultural mapping is a mode of inquiry and a methodological tool that aims to make visible the ways
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When did the study of anthropology begin?
GeographyMany scholars argue that modern anthropology developed during the Age of Enlightenment, a cultural movement of 18th century Europe that focused on the power of reason to advance society and knowledge. Enlightenment scholars aimed to understand human behavior and society as phenomena that followed defined principles. What are examples of cultural anthropology? The definition of
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What are the effects of Counterurbanisation?
GeographyCounterurbanisation leads to the growth of suburbanised / dormitory / commuter villages and towns e.g. Fonsorbes (commuter town), Plaisance, Colomiers etc.. House prices increase – locals young people cannot afford to buy property in areas they grew up. What causes Counterurbanisation? What has caused counter urbanisation? Many people want to move away from the city
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What is the particle size of loam soil?
GeographyLoam (in geology and soil science) is soil composed mostly of sand (particle size > 63 micrometres (0.0025 in)), silt (particle size > 2 micrometres (7.9×10−5 in)), and a smaller amount of clay (particle size < 2 micrometres (7.9×10−5 in)). Does loam soil have large particles? A good loam or clay soil, on the other
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Why is agglomeration important?
GeographyOne of the primary benefits of agglomeration is that it decreases the cost of generating new ideas and exchanging information. Knowledge spillovers occur when close proximity and face-to-face contact among individuals and firms leads to the faster spread of new ideas, which in turn leads to innovation. What are the advantages of industrial agglomeration? The
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What is Goode’s interrupted projection used for?
GeographyThe Goode homolosine projection (or interrupted Goode’s homolosine projection) is a pseudo- cylindrical, equal-area, composite map projection used for world maps. Normally it is presented with multiple interruptions. Its equal-area property makes it useful for presenting spatial distribution of phenomena. What would you use an interrupted projection for? Most map projection can be interrupted beyond
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What is frequency polygon in statistics?
GeographyA frequency polygon is a line graph of class frequency plotted against class midpoint. It can be obtained by joining the midpoints of the tops of the rectangles in the histogram (cf. Fig. 3.3.). How do you describe a frequency polygon? The frequency polygon is a curve that is drawn on the x-axis and the
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What is the nature of geography?
GeographyGeography is a study of the earth and phenomena related to it. The earth is dynamic with variations in its physical and cultural environments. These geographical phenomena, whether physical or human, are not static but highly dynamic. They change over time. Geography is also a study of ‘space’ and ‘time’. What is the nature and