Latest Geography Articles
Geography Facts About the World’s Largest Active Volcano
Hawaii’s Mauna Loa is the world’s largest subaerial volcano as well as the world’s largest active volcano.
Lake Effect Snow
When dry, cold air passes over a large lake with warm waters, an snowfall event know as lake effect snow can happen.
Walking Cane Maps
Putting maps into walking canes was a promotional tools used by world fairs and expositions in the late 19th century to mid 20th century.
Geography of Interest
Where to View the Milky Way in the United States
Wilderness areas and national parks, particularly in the western half of the United States, are excellent places to observe the night sky.
Geography of Giant Sequoias
Giant sequoias are one of the longest lived tree species, with the oldest giant sequoia living an estimated 3,400 years.
Geography of U.S. Lakes
Within its borders, the United States is home to a vast wealth of lakes.
Barrier Islands in the United States
Barrier islands are narrow stretches of land that run parallel to coastlines.
Geography of U.S. National Parks
Find out the answers to geography trivia questions and more in this article about the geography of U.S. National Parks.
Geography of Daylight Saving Time
Not all countries observe Daylight Saving Time, which entails moving the clocks forward an hour in the spring and backward an hour in the fall.
Geography Basics
Understanding Direction Based on the Sun
This lesson plan introduces the concept of direction to young children by using the location of the Sun in order to understand where east, west, north, and south are located.
What is Geography?
Geography is the science that studies the Earth and the physical and human influences that shape it.
What to Know About Absolute and Relative Location
Let’s learn about the difference between absolute and relative location.
What are the Branches of Geography?
Geography is divided into two main branches: human geography and physical geography.
Latitude and Longitude
Learn more about lines you see on a map running east-west and north-south called latitude and longitude.
Geography of Time Zones
A time zone is a region of the Earth that uses the same standard time, which is commonly referred to as the local time.
What is the Difference Between a Sea and an Ocean?
A look at the geographic definitions of oceans and seas.
What are the Earth System’s Four Spheres?
The systems of the earth can be divided into two main areas: geosphere and biosphere.
How Many Countries Are There?
The answer to the question of how many countries there are in the world remains a question with many different possible answers.
United States Geography
Geography Facts About the World’s Largest Active Volcano
Hawaii’s Mauna Loa is the world’s largest subaerial volcano as well as the world’s largest active volcano.
Geography of Kansas
Flat expanses, badlands, rolling hills, cuestas, and canyons shape Kansas’ geography.
Highest Point in Every U.S. State
Discover the highest point in each U.S. state.
How Reintroducing Wolves Changed Yellowstone National Park
Scientists have documented the trophic cascade effect of reintroducing wolves to Yellowstone National Park.
Which States are Part of New England?
New England is a geographic region in the northeastern tip of the United States that contains six states.
Waterfalls That Flow Into the Open Ocean
Waterfalls that flow directly into an ocean are known as tidefalls.
Where are Wild Turkeys in California From?
The wild turkeys that roam California were originally introduced from Texas.
Synanthropes at a Horse Stable
Synanthropes are wild animals that benefits from living near humans.
What is the Difference Between the Continental and Contiguous United States?
Continental and contiguous are two geographical words used to describe parts of the United States.
Geography of Extremes
Highest Point in Every U.S. State
Discover the highest point in each U.S. state.
The Lowest Point in Every U.S. State
This article takes a look at the lowest elevation point in every state in the U.S.
The Highest 11 Mountains in the United States
Learn about the highest 11 mountains in the United States.
The World’s Highest-Dwelling Mammal Found Atop of the World’s Second-Largest Active Volcano
Scientists were able to document that the yellow-rumped leaf-eared mouse (Phyllotis xanthopygus rupestris) is the world’s highest-dwelling mammal.
What is the Largest Island in the Pacific Ocean?
New Guinea is the largest island in the Pacific Ocean.
The World’s Highest Concentration of Hoodoos
Hoodoos are tall, thin rock spires that occur all around the world.
Physical Geography
Discover the highest point in each U.S. state. How are coral reefs formed? How do they grow? Where are they distributed? v Researchers use a range of methods to map and monitor the health of bee populations globally. 
Highest Point in Every U.S. State
Geography of Coral Reefs
Mapping Bee Populations
Human Geography
Disneyland has some fascinating geography trivia. Every ten years, the U.S. Census Bureau maps out the mean and median population centers in the United States. Continental and contiguous are two geographical words used to describe parts of the United States.
Geography Trivia About Disneyland
Population Center of the United States
What is the Difference Between the Continental and Contiguous United States?
Maps and GIS
These maps are the earliest known representations of a particular geography, name, or geographical phenomenon. A common myth is that ‘Hic Sunt Dracones’ (here be dragons) was used frequently on maps throughout history. The United States represents a vast area of land with 3.79 million square miles (9.83 million square kilometers) in size. A recent release of population figures by the U.S. Census Bureau…
First Maps
Here Be Dragons: The Facts and Fictions of Mapmakers
Population Geography of the United States
Geography Books
This book sets out, in some nine chapters, both the ‘turbulent’ journey of that one species living 3.7 billion years ago to the 8.7 million today and the human activity threatening that biodiversity. Talking at the Gates by James Campbell is a biography of James Baldwin, one of the most influential American writers of the twentieth century. Set in Hawaii and with a champion surfer as its central character, “Under the Wave at Waimea” introduces us to the global geography of surfing.
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