December 2020 - FREE GEOGRAPHY NOTES

Problems faced in exploitation and conservation of Equatorial or Tropical rain forests

These are found in the tropics, equatorial regions like in the Congo Basin, Amazon basin. Caribbean islands, pacific islands in countries like DRC, Gabon, Argentina. The following are problems faced in exploitation and conservation of equatorial or tropical rainforests: Presence of wild animals like lions, snakes, hyenas, scaring labour supply. Wet climatic conditions like heavy …

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ways in which vegetation protect soil from being eroded

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Ways in which vegetation protect soil from being eroded Decayed vegetation matter provides humus which binds the soil particles together Plant roots carry surface moisture into the ground Plant cover breaks the force of wind and rainfall The rate of infiltration of rain water soil is increased by vegetation cover

Comparison of softwood forests in Kenya and Canada

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Similarities of softwood forests in Kenya and Canada Softwood forests in both countries experience the problems of pests and diseases, fires, soil erosion, and overexploitation. Softwood forest products are similar e.g. sawn timber, wood pulp, paper, poles, etc. Softwood forests in both countries grow in places with heavy rainfall, cool temperatures, heavy rainfall, and rugged …

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Negative importances of vulcanicity

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VULCANICITY is a process through which molten rocks (magma) are intruded within the earth’s crust or extruded onto the earths surface. Vulcanicity is aided by the process of faulting which forms cracks in the earth’s crust through which magma escapes. When magma is intruded within the earth’s crust, it cools down and solidifies to form …

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disadvantages of solar energy

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The following are disadvantages of solar energy Can not be used to run heavy machinery. Tapping equipment e.g. solar panels is expensive to buy. The batteries which it’s stored in are cumbersome to carry around. It fluctuates in various seasons throughout the year. Large numbers of solar panels are required to produce useful amounts of …

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Importance of energy to human

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The following are the importance of Energy : For domestic use e.g. wood and charcoal for cooking and heating, etc. For use in industries e.g. electricity, petroleum, etc. Used in transportation e.g. electric cars, diesel and petrol used in motor vehicles, etc. Used in agriculture e.g. diesel for tractors which draw ploughs, electricity for milking …

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7 major advantages of transportation

1 Comment / GEOGRAPHY, HUMAN GEOGRAPHY, IMPORTANCE OF TRANSPORT, TRANSPORT / By mwaikusa

Transport refers to the physical movement of people and commodities from one place to another. The advantages aim of transport are: to encourage the spread of new ideas, that is to say, innovations and inventions encouraging both agricultural growth, industrial growth, and expansion to encourage surplus production through exports to facilitate the exploitation of natural …

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Month: December 2020