The gender pay gap statistic, which shows that women earn 77 cents for every dollar men earn, is often misunderstood and misused by both critics and supporters of gender equality. While the statistic does not account for all factors like occupation and experience, it still provides useful information about gender inequality in the workplace. The author analyzes additional data showing the pay gap varies in different situations but never disappears, suggesting discrimination remains an issue. More nuanced analysis is needed to fully understand the causes of the gender pay gap.
This document provides an overview of key concepts in economic geography and development, including:
- Three types of economic changes: structure, organization, and technology use
- Measures of economic development like GDP, GNI, and PPP
- How resources like energy, land, and industrial materials impact development
- The role of technical change in shaping development patterns over time
- Shifts in economic structure from primary to tertiary and quaternary sectors across countries
- Factors influencing development like international trade, debt levels, and gender equality
20 poorest countries in the world the richestLisa Schmidt
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
This document provides an overview of key concepts in economic geography including patterns of economic development, resources and development, economic structure, regional economic development, globalization and economic development. It examines topics such as carrying capacity, sustainable development, divisions of labor, and effects of economic globalization. Case studies and examples are provided throughout to illustrate various economic geography patterns and trends around the world. Figures and maps supplement the text.
This chapter discusses the uneven nature of economic development around the world. It begins by defining economic development and explaining its focus on factors like prosperity, technology, productivity, health and well-being. The chapter then examines principles of economic location and how countries participate in the global economy. It explores theories of development and analyzes regional patterns of development and decline. The chapter also considers the impacts of globalization on local and regional economic development processes.
This document provides an overview of world regions and geography. It discusses how geography influences cultures and economies. Regions are defined and classified in various ways, including formally by shared attributes and functionally by economic organization. Forces like globalization are increasing interconnectivity between regions. The document examines topics like population trends, economic development, social issues, the environment, and political structures at regional and global scales. Regional geography combines physical and human perspectives to holistically study territories and the relationships between communities worldwide.
The giant ancient forest you cannot see coyote crossingLisa Schmidt
The document describes the creosote bushes that dominate the Mojave desert as an "ancient forest" that is invisible to many. It notes that individual creosote bushes can be thousands of years old, with some estimated at over 11,000 years old. Though unremarkable in appearance, these creosote bushes represent a vast ancient landscape that is increasingly threatened by development and habitat destruction. The author argues this ancient desert ecosystem deserves more appreciation and protection.
The gender pay gap statistic, which shows that women earn 77 cents for every dollar men earn, is often misunderstood and misused by both critics and supporters of gender equality. While the statistic does not account for all factors like occupation and experience, it still provides useful information about gender inequality in the workplace. The author analyzes additional data showing the pay gap varies in different situations but never disappears, suggesting discrimination remains an issue. More nuanced analysis is needed to fully understand the causes of the gender pay gap.
This document provides an overview of key concepts in economic geography and development, including:
- Three types of economic changes: structure, organization, and technology use
- Measures of economic development like GDP, GNI, and PPP
- How resources like energy, land, and industrial materials impact development
- The role of technical change in shaping development patterns over time
- Shifts in economic structure from primary to tertiary and quaternary sectors across countries
- Factors influencing development like international trade, debt levels, and gender equality
20 poorest countries in the world the richestLisa Schmidt
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
This document provides an overview of key concepts in economic geography including patterns of economic development, resources and development, economic structure, regional economic development, globalization and economic development. It examines topics such as carrying capacity, sustainable development, divisions of labor, and effects of economic globalization. Case studies and examples are provided throughout to illustrate various economic geography patterns and trends around the world. Figures and maps supplement the text.
This chapter discusses the uneven nature of economic development around the world. It begins by defining economic development and explaining its focus on factors like prosperity, technology, productivity, health and well-being. The chapter then examines principles of economic location and how countries participate in the global economy. It explores theories of development and analyzes regional patterns of development and decline. The chapter also considers the impacts of globalization on local and regional economic development processes.
This document provides an overview of world regions and geography. It discusses how geography influences cultures and economies. Regions are defined and classified in various ways, including formally by shared attributes and functionally by economic organization. Forces like globalization are increasing interconnectivity between regions. The document examines topics like population trends, economic development, social issues, the environment, and political structures at regional and global scales. Regional geography combines physical and human perspectives to holistically study territories and the relationships between communities worldwide.
The giant ancient forest you cannot see coyote crossingLisa Schmidt
The document describes the creosote bushes that dominate the Mojave desert as an "ancient forest" that is invisible to many. It notes that individual creosote bushes can be thousands of years old, with some estimated at over 11,000 years old. Though unremarkable in appearance, these creosote bushes represent a vast ancient landscape that is increasingly threatened by development and habitat destruction. The author argues this ancient desert ecosystem deserves more appreciation and protection.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
This document provides an overview of the Physical Geography 101 course. It outlines that students will learn about the basic elements of geography including climate, landforms, water, soils, and plants and animals. It lists required textbooks and materials. The course objectives are to help students understand physical geography concepts like maps and the four environmental spheres of atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere. The document details assignments like exams, quizzes, maps and a presentation. Academic policies around attendance, cheating and cell phones are also addressed.
This document provides information for a geography lab course. It outlines the instructor and contact details, prerequisites, required textbooks and materials, student learning outcomes, course expectations and structure, grading policies, and the course schedule. The lab will focus on physical geography topics and provide hands-on experience investigating earth systems. Students will complete weekly lab assignments using worksheets and online submissions.
This document provides the syllabus for a Cultural Geography course taught online in Spring 2016. The 3-credit course is instructed by Lisa Schmidt and uses the textbook "Human Geography" by Knox. Assignments include weekly postings, maps quizzes, chapter quizzes, exams, and a semester-long project. The course aims to examine human activities and cultures around the world through geographical concepts and analysis of populations, development, economies, and social differences. Grades are calculated based on completion of these assignments throughout the semester.
This document provides information for an online physical geography course taught by Professor Lisa Schmidt. It outlines the course details, including required textbooks, assignments, grading criteria, and contact information for the professor. Students will study the four environmental spheres of Earth - the atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere - and their interactions. Weekly readings, discussions, and quizzes will cover these topics. The course aims to give students a foundational understanding of physical geography concepts and patterns around the world.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Will exxon have to pay for years of misleading the public bill moyersLisa Schmidt
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Periodic table's 7th row completed with discovery of four new elements ifl ...Lisa Schmidt
The 7th row of the periodic table has been completed with the discovery of four new elements by scientists from Russia, the U.S., and Japan. The elements occupy positions 113, 115, 117, and 118 and were previously known as Uut, Uup, Uus, and Uuo respectively. The discoveries were ratified by IUPAC, allowing the elements to be formally named. The Japanese team that discovered element 113 will name it, with reports suggesting it may be called "Japanium". Completing the 7th row was an important achievement for chemistry as the periodic table is now filled down to that row.
Tools used in geography include maps, globes, GPS, remote sensing, and GIS. Maps show physical features and are printed on paper, while globes model the spherical earth accurately. GPS uses satellite distances to determine position. Remote sensing studies objects from afar using tools like aerial photography. GIS digitally analyzes and displays geographic data, allowing overlay of different data layers.
This document provides information for a World Regional Geography course. It outlines key details about the class including the professor, meeting times and location, required materials, assignments and grading. Students will study major world regions, learning about their cultures, landforms, climates and economies. Assignments include exams, quizzes, worksheets, group presentations and weekly discussion posts about assigned regions. The course aims to enhance students' understanding of global geography and contemporary issues.
This document outlines the syllabus for a World Regional Geography course, providing information on the class schedule, assignments, grading, and expectations. Major assignments include chapter quizzes, exams, worksheets, presentations, and online postings about different world regions. The course aims to introduce students to the human and physical components of the world's major culture regions.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
This document provides an overview of the Physical Geography 101 course. It outlines that students will learn about the basic elements of geography including climate, landforms, water, soils, and plants and animals. It lists required textbooks and materials. The course objectives are to help students understand physical geography concepts like maps and the four environmental spheres of atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere. The document details assignments like exams, quizzes, maps and a presentation. Academic policies around attendance, cheating and cell phones are also addressed.
This document provides information for a geography lab course. It outlines the instructor and contact details, prerequisites, required textbooks and materials, student learning outcomes, course expectations and structure, grading policies, and the course schedule. The lab will focus on physical geography topics and provide hands-on experience investigating earth systems. Students will complete weekly lab assignments using worksheets and online submissions.
This document provides the syllabus for a Cultural Geography course taught online in Spring 2016. The 3-credit course is instructed by Lisa Schmidt and uses the textbook "Human Geography" by Knox. Assignments include weekly postings, maps quizzes, chapter quizzes, exams, and a semester-long project. The course aims to examine human activities and cultures around the world through geographical concepts and analysis of populations, development, economies, and social differences. Grades are calculated based on completion of these assignments throughout the semester.
This document provides information for an online physical geography course taught by Professor Lisa Schmidt. It outlines the course details, including required textbooks, assignments, grading criteria, and contact information for the professor. Students will study the four environmental spheres of Earth - the atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere - and their interactions. Weekly readings, discussions, and quizzes will cover these topics. The course aims to give students a foundational understanding of physical geography concepts and patterns around the world.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Will exxon have to pay for years of misleading the public bill moyersLisa Schmidt
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Periodic table's 7th row completed with discovery of four new elements ifl ...Lisa Schmidt
The 7th row of the periodic table has been completed with the discovery of four new elements by scientists from Russia, the U.S., and Japan. The elements occupy positions 113, 115, 117, and 118 and were previously known as Uut, Uup, Uus, and Uuo respectively. The discoveries were ratified by IUPAC, allowing the elements to be formally named. The Japanese team that discovered element 113 will name it, with reports suggesting it may be called "Japanium". Completing the 7th row was an important achievement for chemistry as the periodic table is now filled down to that row.
Tools used in geography include maps, globes, GPS, remote sensing, and GIS. Maps show physical features and are printed on paper, while globes model the spherical earth accurately. GPS uses satellite distances to determine position. Remote sensing studies objects from afar using tools like aerial photography. GIS digitally analyzes and displays geographic data, allowing overlay of different data layers.
This document provides information for a World Regional Geography course. It outlines key details about the class including the professor, meeting times and location, required materials, assignments and grading. Students will study major world regions, learning about their cultures, landforms, climates and economies. Assignments include exams, quizzes, worksheets, group presentations and weekly discussion posts about assigned regions. The course aims to enhance students' understanding of global geography and contemporary issues.
This document outlines the syllabus for a World Regional Geography course, providing information on the class schedule, assignments, grading, and expectations. Major assignments include chapter quizzes, exams, worksheets, presentations, and online postings about different world regions. The course aims to introduce students to the human and physical components of the world's major culture regions.