Geography 12

Welcome to Geo 12. This is a place where we will share ideas and images based on the course. You will be required to make at least one post per week.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Pedestal Rock / Hoodoo

A rock pedestal, or a hoodoo, is formed when the wind blows sand at the base of a rock, eroding it into a strange shape.

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Post #14 Alternative Energy

Post a picture of a type of alternative energy that you have studied (solar, wind, geothermal, bioenergy, hydrogen). What are the benefits and drawbacks of the source you chose. Last Blog. make it a good one :)

Post #13 Acid Rain

Post a picture of the effects acid rain has on the environment.
In your post mention what causes acid rain, the specific effect shown in your image, and some possible solutions to the problem of acid rain. Good Luck!

Post #12 Tornado!

Find a picture of a tornado. Where and when did it occur? How strong was it? What effect did it have on people?

Post #11 Hurricanes

Find a picture of a hurricane (Tropical Cyclone). When and where did it happen? How did it effect people? Good luck!

Post #10 Mid Latitude Cyclones

Research a low pressure storm (depression or mid-latitude cyclone) that happened in Canada. Post a picture and describe the storm. When and where did it occur? How did it effect people? Good Luck!

Post #9 Weather Instruments

Post a picture of an instrument used to measure a component of the atmosphere. What is it? How does it work? What unit does it measure in?
Good Luck!

Post #8 Caves!

Research some caves/caverns around the world. Find a picture of the caves you researched. Where are they? What features are found in them? How were they created?...Once done, study for test tomorrow!

Post #7 Coastlines

Find a picture of a coastal landform you have learned about. What is it and what processes created it? Good Luck!

Post #6 Glaciation

Post a picture of a feature of glaciation that you have studied. Identify if it is a continental or alpine feature and explain how it was created. Good luck!

Post #5 Landscapes shaped by wind.

Find a picture of a desert feature you have studied. What is it called and what processes created it? Good luck!

Post #4 River Landscapes

Find a picture of a river landform that you have learned about. Post the picture. What is it and explain the processes that created it. Good luck!

Post# 3 Mass Wasting

Find a picture of a mass wasting event (soil creep, mudslide, landslide, avalanche, etc). Outline the event. When and where was it? Why did it happen? What effects did it have on people?
Have fun!

Post #2 Volcano/Earthquake Hazards

Find a picture of one of the hazards associated with volcanoes or Earthquakes. Explain what the picture is and how it is hazardous to people. Good Luck!

Post #1 Remote Sensing

After you have registered find an air photo or satellite image from the web. Post it and explain what the main use of the image might be. Happy Blogging!

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