Archive for February, 2010

How big is 40 mi2 in area on a world map scale?

I play this game where the map is 40 mi2 in area, i am wondering how big that is in real, im aware its not big but im just wanting to find out what i can compare it to e.g.. an island etc…Has anybody got any island/place names or maps that are 40 mi2 in [...]

what effect takes place when mountains block precipitation from falling in an area?

Deserts are near most mountain ranges.

Which areas of London are the most dangerous of being mugged, raped or even killed?

Also, is camden town safe in the night? I mean the area where all the bars, pubs and clubs are.
On the other hand, which areas of London are the safest to live in?
The most dangerous areas are Tottenham,Stoke Newington,Hackney,Kentish Town,Stockwell,Camberwell, Peckham.. The safest are generally the affluent middle class suburbs.
Of course you could be attacked [...]

Frome History – Maps of area in early 1900s?

The house I live in was built over old cottages and an old road, can I see a map of what this looked like in the dates mentioned above i.e. early 1900s
Hi you may find what you need on www.old-maps.co.uk its helped me out in the past.
As stated above your local library should have maps.

what is the importance of Ural Mountains your landforms to the area around it?

The Ural Mountains in Russia form most of the border between Asia and Europe.

Why does being in cold areas make you catch a cold? Do viruses grow in cold air or something?

Why does being in cold areas make you catch a cold? Do viruses grow in cold air or something?
When it’s cold, people stay inside more. More people in small, enclosed spaces= more germs being spread around. Hence, you get sick more often.

How to find area of triangle using vertices, and angles?

Let be the triangle with vertices at P=(3,−2,1), Q=(−5,2,−5) and R=(3,−3,2).
The area of is:
The angle ∠QPR is _____ degrees
The angle ∠PQR is _____ degrees
The angle ∠PRQ is _____ degrees
14 degrees
23 degrees
97 degrees

Where can I purchase Topographic Maps at in the Louisville KY area?

Topezone –> http://www.topozone.com/

does anyone no of any dog offleash picnic area in bilpin or blue mountains nsw?

going for a picnic tomoro and want to take the dog
thanks.
Dog Off Leash Trial Areas
During May 2008 Blue Mountains City Council will commence a twelve (12) month dog off leash trial at seven (7) sites across the Blue Mountains.
For whereabouts of the new trial areas go to site below http://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/councilservices/animalcontrol/dogoffleashtrialareas/

Have you been to many of the scenic areas near your home?

I live in Portland Oregon which is next to some beautiful scenery that most people I know have never visited. We have 11,000 foot high snow capped Mount Hood, and the Columbia River Gorge with countless waterfalls, and we have the Oregon Coast, all within a few hours drive.
Most people I know in Portland [...]