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Understanding Geography: Earth's Description and Study

Geography, coined by Greek scholar Eratosthenes, encompasses the description and explanation of Earth's surface differentiation. It involves physical and human aspects, with branches like geomorphology, climatology, and economic geography. Physical geography studies the lithosphere, atmosphere, hydr

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Understanding Geographical Space in Geography Studies

Geographical space in geography encompasses natural and social elements, defining locations, and interactions essential for comprehending the world. Space and place influence various aspects such as economics, health, and climate. Geographers explore spatial distribution, processes, and human-enviro

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Environmental Project on Pollution and Solutions

A team of students from Colegiul Tehnic Danubiana Roman undertook various environmental projects, including measuring Earth's radius using Eratosthenes' method, constructing Horizontal/Garden Sundials, and exploring main environmental problems related to pollution. The students focused on sources, t

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Unveiling Earth: Exploring the Planet's Shape, Size, and Motions

Delve into Earth's fascinating characteristics through images and insights. Discover how ancient thinkers like Eratosthenes calculated its circumference, the reasons why it was believed to be a perfect sphere, and modern findings revealing its oblate nature with poles of different heights. Explore E

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