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So You Think You Know California Geography?

Shortly after I published So You Think You Know Canadian Geography?, my HubPages readers asked me what the subject of my next geography quiz was going to be. I decided upon California, the state in which I live. I learned a lot while doing the research for the quiz. I hope you'll learn a lot about the "Golden State," too, when you take the quiz.

28 comments    california los angeles san diego
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So You Think You Know Canadian Geography?

This article is the third in my series of geography quizzes. The first two quizzes were So You Think You Know U.S. Geography? and So You Think You Know European Geography? Some of my Canadian readers asked me to create a Canadian geography quiz. Their request has been granted! Please post your score for the quiz in the Conments section of this article. And...suggest what subjects you would like to see on future quizzes. Thank you.

39 comments    canada toronto ontario
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So You Think You Know European Geography?

Ever since I published the quiz "So You Think You Know U.S. Geography?", my readers have been asking me to create another quiz. The wait is over! How good are you at European geography? Please take my quiz and find out. Be honest with yourself, and don't look at any maps or globes while taking the quiz — and don't do any Internet or library research, either.

53 comments    europe england france
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Mass Tourism Definition

This is a brief description of mass tourism. Detailed within social, environmental and economic impacts.

0 comments    travel people employment
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Native American and French Origins of Wisconsin Towns and Cities

The names of numerous towns and cities in the state of Wisconsin have their origin in French and Native American languages. By examining the meaning of these names, one can get an insight into the history of a great state where I was born and grew...

2 comments    green bay america's dairy land
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The Geography of the Caribbean region

The Caribbean region has as many geographical features as the many islands that populate it. This article provides an overview of the prominent geographical features that can be found in the West Indies.

1 comment    caribbean region caribbean geography
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What is Latin America? Geography, language and culture explained

The words 'Latin America' are used to describe the group of 21 countries (listed below) in the American continent where Latin languages are spoken. These countries are all located south of the US-Mexico border, starting with Mexico in North America,...

2 comments    writing contest latin america
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Demographic Transition Model

This is a brief explanation of what the Demographic Transition Model is and what each stage defines.

6 comments    growth sustainable geography
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Materials and Directions for Teaching Latitude and Longitude With Battleship Game

Teaching latitude and longitude can be fun - treat your students with a game of battleship to reinforce the correct order to state latitude and longitude out loud and to solidify the student's ability to quickly find a verbally given absolute location. Included is the image used as a game piece, the rules of the game, and a script sheet.

0 comments    how to education games
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Ideas For Teaching Students About Cardinal Directions

Looking for ideas on how to teach cardinal directions? Check out this article for a few simple ways to integrate cardinal directions into the classroom.

2 comments    teaching students
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