Welcome to Earth
By: Clara Newman
Ways humans regionalize the Earth and why.
Welcome to Earth!! There are 7 regions on Earth. It is hot near the equator and colder when you get to the North and South poles. Prepare accordingly.
Here are 4 ways to regionalize the Earth:
- Countries, because Then you know the relative if not exact location of where you are.
- Time zones, because you might need to be somewhere at a certain time in an area with a different time then where you are right then.
- Continents, to keep the people on Earth organized and civilized.
- Climate zones, because you need to know what temperature it is to dress accordingly.
Atlantic Ocean
Opportunities: Fishing and swimming.
Challenges: The Atlantic ocean is NOT drinking water!! Watch out for jellyfish!!
Some travel tips: The water is cold so bring insulated water gear. Watch out for sharks!!
Packing list:
Insulated swimming gear=
- mask
- back up mask
- anti-fog solution
- fins
- snorkel w/snorkel keeper
- tanks
- weight belt or integrated weights
- wet suit top and bottom
- hood
- gloves
- dive boots
- drysuit
- drysuit socks
- drysuit boots
- drysuit thermal protection
- dive light
- surface signaling device
- first-aid kit
Mount Everest
Opportunities: Recreation and access to drinking water.
Challenges: Avalanches and mud slides.
Travel tips: Pack lightly for climbing and be sure to stay hydrated.
Packing list:
climbing gear=
- backpack
- climbing boots
- ice axe
- alpine climbing harness
- helmet
- trekking poles
- hardshell pants and jacket
- softshell pants and jacket
- insulated parka
- wind shirt
- fleece
- mittens
- goggles
- water bottles
The Great Plains
Opportunities: See the many animals in the diverse habitats, and it is flat land so it's easy to build on it.
Challenges: Floods and extreme weathers.
Travel tips: Be sure to bring bug repellent because there are plagues of bugs.
Packing list:
- windbreaker (a type of jacket)
- warm hat
- warm sweatpants
- bug repellent
- close-toed shoes
- swimming suit
- swimming goggles
- swimming shoes-for rough surfaces underwater
Other places to visit
- Washington Monument, Washington D.C.
- Statue of liberty, New York, New York
- Niagara Falls, New York
Works Cited
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