Elizabeth Borneman, Author at Geography Realm

A giant sequoia tree at Yosemite National Park's Mariposa Grove of Big Trees.

Geography of Giant Sequoias

October 14, 2021 by Elizabeth Borneman

Giant sequoias are one of the longest lived tree species, with the oldest giant sequoia living an estimated 3,400 years.

Introduction to Wildlife Corridors

August 27, 2021August 27, 2021 by Elizabeth Borneman

Wildlife corridors are overpasses and underpasses that connect natural regions and provide safe transit for migratory animals through human infrastructure.

Crop circles as seen from space in Sharq El Owainat, Egypt. Image: NASA.

Types of Agricultural Patterns Visible from Space

September 2, 2021July 25, 2021 by Elizabeth Borneman

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station are helping to document irrigation practices around the world and determine their effectiveness.

Geography of U.S. Lakes

July 19, 2021July 14, 2021 by Elizabeth Borneman

Within its borders, the United States is home to a vast wealth of lakes.

Various types and sizes of plastics collected from the Kinnickinnic River, Milwaukee, WI. Photo: S. Mason, State University of New York at Fredonia. Public domain. Source: USGS.

Tracking Plastic in the Air

May 10, 2021 by Elizabeth Borneman

Approximately 1,100 tons of microplastics are thought to be floating in the air above the Western United States

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