As urbanization continues around the world, proper and effective planning of transportation systems is essential to the efficient operation of economic, social, and political life.
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Author: B. Bereitschaft
Globalization
What is Globalization Globalization is the process of social and economic transition from a local way of living to a more international and connected manner
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The Geography of Bitcoin
Bitcoin’s spectacular rise in value over the past year (2017) from less than $1,000 per coin to over $10,000 per coin (just this past week)
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Central Place Theory
Proposed by the German geographer Walter Christaller in the early 1930s, Central Place Theory attempts to explain the spatial distribution and size of human settlements
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Gentrification
What is gentrification? Gentrification is a socio-spatial process in which higher income groups move into lower income neighborhoods. The higher income groups typically renovate
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The Earth’s Largest Rivers
The world’s largest rivers by discharge volume, drainage area, and length When it comes to geographical extremes, one of the most common questions posed by
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The Nitrogen Cycle
The flow of nitrogen through the Earth system is critical to the health of ecosystems around the planet. Living organisms need nitrogen to produce molecules
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Models of Urban Form & Development
Cities grow and evolve over time, forming patterns guided by an array of physical, economic, political, and technological influences. While no two cities are exactly
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Green Roofs
A green roof is one that’s been covered with a layer of soil and vegetation. Growing plants on rooftops can replace some of the vegetation
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The Ozone Layer
The atmosphere that surrounds the Earth consists of multiple layers. The layer closest to the ground is the troposphere. This is where we live out
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