The Geography of the Earth and its Natural Wonders
by Owen Borville
Explore places around the world from nature and history that showcase and give evidence for Creation and the Bible.
Geography is the role that geographic landscape plays in the formation and development of civilization, from land use, trade routes, economic activities. Fertile farmland, river valleys, coastal, islands, flat plains, hilly land, mountainous landscapes determine the type of development that is observed. Civilization developed based on the landscape and resources available to sustain the civilization. Climate, plant and animal distribution, and health are also factors in geography that affect the development of civilization.
by Owen Borville
Explore places around the world from nature and history that showcase and give evidence for Creation and the Bible.
Geography is the role that geographic landscape plays in the formation and development of civilization, from land use, trade routes, economic activities. Fertile farmland, river valleys, coastal, islands, flat plains, hilly land, mountainous landscapes determine the type of development that is observed. Civilization developed based on the landscape and resources available to sustain the civilization. Climate, plant and animal distribution, and health are also factors in geography that affect the development of civilization.
The Geography of North America
The Appalachian Mountains of the east and the Rocky Mountains of the west.
The Great Lakes: Ontario, Erie, Huron, Michigan, and Superior, and more lakes further northwest. The Mississippi River System from Minnesota to Louisiana and its bluffs of sediment. The eastern coastlines are mostly sandy while the west coastlines are more rocky. Deserts and canyons exist in the west, while lush, green forests occupy the east. The Cascade mountains of the west coast and the Ozark Mountains in the midwest The Great plains are between the Rocky and the Appalacian mountains. Grand Canyon, Arizona is one of the largest canyons in the world and was carved by the Colorado River and is part of a canyon that originally begins in Utah. Niagara Falls, New York sits on the U.S. Canada border and runs over a fault escarpment. Yellowstone, Wyoming is known not only for its wildlife but also its thermally hot geyser springs and is near Grand Teton mountains.
The Appalachian Mountains of the east and the Rocky Mountains of the west.
The Great Lakes: Ontario, Erie, Huron, Michigan, and Superior, and more lakes further northwest. The Mississippi River System from Minnesota to Louisiana and its bluffs of sediment. The eastern coastlines are mostly sandy while the west coastlines are more rocky. Deserts and canyons exist in the west, while lush, green forests occupy the east. The Cascade mountains of the west coast and the Ozark Mountains in the midwest The Great plains are between the Rocky and the Appalacian mountains. Grand Canyon, Arizona is one of the largest canyons in the world and was carved by the Colorado River and is part of a canyon that originally begins in Utah. Niagara Falls, New York sits on the U.S. Canada border and runs over a fault escarpment. Yellowstone, Wyoming is known not only for its wildlife but also its thermally hot geyser springs and is near Grand Teton mountains.
The Geography of Europe
Europe contains many peninsulas and is surrounded by many bodies of water, including oceans, seas, and lakes. Europe is separated from Asia by the Ural mountains. Mountain ranges run along southern Europe, including the Alps. The Verdon Gorge, the Dolomites, and the Matterhorn are some of the well known natural wonders. The Cliffs of Moher, and the chalk cliffs of northern Europe are also well known. Major rivers include the Danube and the Rhine. The Mediterranean Sea to the south is a very large body of water, along with the Black Sea to the east, and the Baltic and North seas.
Europe contains many peninsulas and is surrounded by many bodies of water, including oceans, seas, and lakes. Europe is separated from Asia by the Ural mountains. Mountain ranges run along southern Europe, including the Alps. The Verdon Gorge, the Dolomites, and the Matterhorn are some of the well known natural wonders. The Cliffs of Moher, and the chalk cliffs of northern Europe are also well known. Major rivers include the Danube and the Rhine. The Mediterranean Sea to the south is a very large body of water, along with the Black Sea to the east, and the Baltic and North seas.
The Geography of the Holy Land
From the eastern half of the Mediterranean Sea to the Caucasus Mountains, the Persian Gulf, and the Red Sea, natural wonders fill the land known as the Middle East, or Near East. The Mediterranean Sea touches southern Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia. The mighty Nile River empties its waters from east Africa northward into the Mediterranean Sea. The Tigris and Euphrates rivers flow down from the mountains of Ararat to the Persian Gulf. The Zagros and Elburz mountains hold the Caspian Sea in place. The Black Sea provides a very large basin for the flowing waters of Europe and Asia to accumulate.
From the eastern half of the Mediterranean Sea to the Caucasus Mountains, the Persian Gulf, and the Red Sea, natural wonders fill the land known as the Middle East, or Near East. The Mediterranean Sea touches southern Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia. The mighty Nile River empties its waters from east Africa northward into the Mediterranean Sea. The Tigris and Euphrates rivers flow down from the mountains of Ararat to the Persian Gulf. The Zagros and Elburz mountains hold the Caspian Sea in place. The Black Sea provides a very large basin for the flowing waters of Europe and Asia to accumulate.
The Geography of Australia and the Pacific Ocean
The great deserts and plateaus of western Australia also contain unique rock formations and wildlife while mountains run across the eastern coastline. The Great Dividing Range of eastern Australia is the largest mountian range on the continent. The western Pacific Ocean contains many volcanic islands with unique terrain.
The great deserts and plateaus of western Australia also contain unique rock formations and wildlife while mountains run across the eastern coastline. The Great Dividing Range of eastern Australia is the largest mountian range on the continent. The western Pacific Ocean contains many volcanic islands with unique terrain.
The Geography of Asia
From the largest mountains in the world, the Himalaya mountains and the Plateau of Tibet form the roof of the skyline of Asia. Deserts are to the north until the frozen tundra of Siberia dominates the landscape. In southeast Asia, limestone rock towers cover the landscape and a diverse plateau exists in India. Large lakes and rivers dominate in central Asia below the north Asian lowlands and east of the Ural mountains. Fertile river valleys line east Asia from the Himalayas to the Pacific Ocean.
From the largest mountains in the world, the Himalaya mountains and the Plateau of Tibet form the roof of the skyline of Asia. Deserts are to the north until the frozen tundra of Siberia dominates the landscape. In southeast Asia, limestone rock towers cover the landscape and a diverse plateau exists in India. Large lakes and rivers dominate in central Asia below the north Asian lowlands and east of the Ural mountains. Fertile river valleys line east Asia from the Himalayas to the Pacific Ocean.
The Geography of South America
The towering Andes mountains of western South America were first explored by humans while the Amazon river valley flows eastward toward the Atlantic Ocean. In between the Amazon Basin is the Guiana Highlands to the north and the larger Brazilian Highlands to the southeast. The large Patagonia region covers the southern portion of the continent with river valleys east of the southern Andes mountains. Deserts and salt flats are well known in the Andes mountains.
The towering Andes mountains of western South America were first explored by humans while the Amazon river valley flows eastward toward the Atlantic Ocean. In between the Amazon Basin is the Guiana Highlands to the north and the larger Brazilian Highlands to the southeast. The large Patagonia region covers the southern portion of the continent with river valleys east of the southern Andes mountains. Deserts and salt flats are well known in the Andes mountains.
The Geography of Africa
The Great Sahara Desert defines North Africa with the largest sand dunes in the world in addition to large mountain ranges in a once wet environment. The Nile river extends from southeast Africa northward to the Mediterranean Sea and has provided fertile soils for thousands of years. West Africa contains many rivers that suppported civilization along with the Congo river basin to the south. The Great Lakes of Africa exist in the southeast on top of the mountains and valleys of the East Africa Rift Zone. Savannas also cover east Africa while south Africa contains arid dry deserts and plateaus.
The Great Sahara Desert defines North Africa with the largest sand dunes in the world in addition to large mountain ranges in a once wet environment. The Nile river extends from southeast Africa northward to the Mediterranean Sea and has provided fertile soils for thousands of years. West Africa contains many rivers that suppported civilization along with the Congo river basin to the south. The Great Lakes of Africa exist in the southeast on top of the mountains and valleys of the East Africa Rift Zone. Savannas also cover east Africa while south Africa contains arid dry deserts and plateaus.
The Geography of Antarctica
Antarctica is an ice-covered continent located at the geographic south pole, however, this continent was once ice free and had a warm climate. Numerous fossils and land features found under the ice indicate a past warm climate, including river valleys. Subglacial lakes and rivers are found under the ice that once supported diverse life, and microbial life still exists here, along with a diverse assortement of living organisms such as sea sponges and shrimp-like creatures.
Antarctica is an ice-covered continent located at the geographic south pole, however, this continent was once ice free and had a warm climate. Numerous fossils and land features found under the ice indicate a past warm climate, including river valleys. Subglacial lakes and rivers are found under the ice that once supported diverse life, and microbial life still exists here, along with a diverse assortement of living organisms such as sea sponges and shrimp-like creatures.
