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What is Albedo?

The term albedo refers to the amount of solar energy that gets reflected off of the Earth and lands back in space.

November 10, 2017 15:23

What is the Von Thunen Model?

The Von Thunen Model is a theory by 19th-century German economist Johann Heinrich von Thunen which outlines an ideal state centered around farming practices.

November 9, 2017 16:54

What is Landsat?

The Landsat program is the oldest way of acquiring satellite imagery of the Earth.

November 9, 2017 12:53

Where Is the Strait of Malacca?

The Strait of Malacca, which separates the Malay Peninsula and Sumatra, is one of the world's most significant shipping lanes.

November 8, 2017 17:57

How Are Hurricanes Named?

Hurricanes are named using a naming system created by the World Meteorological Organization Tropical Cyclone Programme.

November 6, 2017 15:26

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