Geography - September 2006

Whenever there's a reference to a geographical fact in the media, they're wrong at least 50% of the time. Tonight there's a story on Yahoo! News "Mountain water resources under threat - experts" which claims the Danube flows through 18 countries. In fact it flows THROUGH five countries (Germany, Austria, Hungary, Serbia and Romania) and forms the boundary of four more (Slovakia, Croatia, Bulgaria and Moldova).

This is par for the course, even in publications like the Times and Guardian. But nobody would want to employ me as a geographical proof reader.

Why the ignorance - do you think it doesn't matter?

2006-09-23 14:37:36 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

where in america could i live with my ideal climate. 60s in winter to 80s in summer, not too dry and not too humid

2006-09-23 12:02:14 · 11 answers · asked by yahoo 1

2006-09-23 11:17:48 · 7 answers · asked by turlington999 1

7+(=8)=7+(8+6)

2006-09-23 11:15:33 · 3 answers · asked by turlington999 1

in france.

2006-09-23 05:28:04 · 4 answers · asked by robert o 1

a gaseous emission from industry smokestacks and vehicle tailpipes,one of the main constituents of smog,formed on hot, sunny days when nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) undergo a photochemical reaction,b. and c.,all of the these.

2006-09-23 05:20:31 · 3 answers · asked by SHUMUGANATHAN B 1

2006-09-23 02:26:34 · 10 answers · asked by timbolo 1

2006-09-23 01:24:58 · 12 answers · asked by davet 1

2006-09-23 00:35:29 · 5 answers · asked by SP!DEY ! 2

2006-09-22 21:20:36 · 5 answers · asked by mickey75 1

2006-09-22 17:03:31 · 10 answers · asked by salamince 1

2006-09-22 17:03:05 · 6 answers · asked by salamince 1

2006-09-22 16:39:39 · 11 answers · asked by angeleloves 3

2006-09-22 15:23:11 · 14 answers · asked by Bob 3

At this stage in human development, evaluateHow modern industrial societies use the resources of this globe. Is it sustainable? Plz answer in paragraph form.
many thanks~

2006-09-22 14:22:39 · 3 answers · asked by cherryhjt 1

2006-09-22 09:53:59 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-22 07:46:04 · 9 answers · asked by eamane_t999 1

France should be wiped off the map (or moved further south away from us in England along with the poxy channel tunnel) and that it is a myth that they are polite people.

2006-09-22 07:45:19 · 19 answers · asked by ? 5

does italy have seven mountains?

2006-09-22 06:46:34 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-22 00:20:20 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-21 22:28:25 · 5 answers · asked by mirothana06 2

Is it Australia or Greenland? When I look at the maps of Australia and Greenland, I find out that Australia is the world largest island. Am I right?

2006-09-21 21:45:14 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-21 18:48:41 · 5 answers · asked by tczmitchell 1

2006-09-21 17:42:15 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

He says that riveres dam to create reservoirs, but i think they are formed by glaciers. Which is correct?

2006-09-21 17:39:12 · 9 answers · asked by kansasman242 2

2006-09-21 17:29:32 · 14 answers · asked by dopey 1

2006-09-21 16:27:05 · 7 answers · asked by crayola45@sbcglobal.net 1

2006-09-21 10:36:53 · 13 answers · asked by kneecpm 1

2006-09-21 10:08:33 · 14 answers · asked by DiMooch 3

Homework

2006-09-21 06:48:35 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous