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There are a total of seven continents on earth: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America and South America. This category should contain questions regarding the continents.

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Why is mining regarded as a robber industry?

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Mining can be considered a "robber industry" because it has historically been associated with exploiting resources for profit without considering the long-term environmental consequences or the well-being of local communities. Some mining practices have led to environmental degradation, displacement of communities, and violations of human rights. It is important for the mining industry to adopt sustainable practices to mitigate these negative impacts.

What are two reasons why the African continent is so important to the studies of early humans?

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  1. Africa is considered the birthplace of humanity, where early human ancestors evolved and migrated out to populate the rest of the world.
  2. The African continent has a rich archaeological record of early human evolution, providing valuable insights into the origins and behaviors of our ancestors.

Which two continents did homo sapiens spread to more quickly?

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Homo Sapiens originate from Africa, Europe, and Asia. They spread to Australia and then North America during the Ice Age. This was due to land bridges being formed during this time period. South America was only connected to North America, so to reach this continent the Homo Sapiens had to first pass through North America (which is what they did).

When was the first humans alive and where did they live?

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The first humans lived in Africa about 3.6 million years ago. When these early humans were alive, the migrated to either follow migrating animals that they hunted for food, or they ran out resources on the old land and they lived on. From Africa they migrated to Europe, from Europe to Asia, Asia to North America, and from there to South America.

On which continent did modern humans first appear?

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Modern humans first appeared in Africa. The earliest known fossils of Homo sapiens date back around 300,000 years ago in Africa. This region is considered the birthplace of modern humans based on genetic and fossil evidence.

Did humans live on all continents except Antarctica by 9000 BC?

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Yes, evidence suggests that by 9000 BC humans had already settled on all continents except Antarctica. Archaeological findings show human presence in the Americas, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Africa dating back to that time period.

From what continent did human life begin?

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Human life is believed to have originated in Africa, specifically in the region of East Africa. This is based on genetic, fossil, and archaeological evidence that suggests early human ancestors evolved and spread from this region to populate the rest of the world.

Which continent has the greatest number of Spanish-speaking countries?

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South America has the greatest number of Spanish-speaking countries, with a total of 12 countries where Spanish is the official language.

What continent are most spanish speaking countries in?

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Most Spanish-speaking countries are located in South America, specifically in countries such as Argentina, Colombia, and Peru. However, Spain is in Europe and also has Spanish as its official language.

Do you say on a continent or in a continent?

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You say "on a continent" when referring to a specific location within the continent, such as a country or city. You say "in a continent" when referring to a general location within the landmass of the continent. For example, "I live in Africa" (general) vs. "I live on the continent of Africa in Nigeria" (specific).

What are the three leading languages of the western hemisphere?

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English, Spanish, and French are the three leading languages in the Western Hemisphere. They are spoken by a large number of people across various countries in North and South America.

What continent is California on?

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America
California is in the North American continent

How many spanish speaking countries in the world?

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they are Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Equatorial, Guinea, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Spain, Uruguay, and Venezuela. 21 total

How many spanish speaking countries are there in the world?

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There are 22 Spanish speaking countries in the world, including Puerto Rico.

Spain, Mexico, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Columbia, Venezuela, Peru, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay, Honduras, Argentina, Bolivia, Belize, Andorra, Equatorial Guinea, Puerto Rico, and Africa.

What continent is mostly blank on the 1536 map?

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Mapmakers never had all the information they needed to make their maps.

What is the only city that lies on two countries?

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Baarle-Nassau in the Netherlands and Baarle-Hertog in Belgium is unique in that it consists of multiple parcels of land interwoven between the two countries, resulting in parts of the city belonging to both nations.

What is the only city to lie on two continents?

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Istanbul, Turkey is the only city that lies on two continents, Europe and Asia. The city is separated by the Bosphorus strait, with the historical and commercial center in Europe and the residential neighborhoods in Asia.

In the dark continent why is the poem entitled the dark continent?

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The poem "The Dark Continent" is likely titled as a reference to Africa, which has been historically called the "Dark Continent" due to its perceived mystery and unfamiliarity to outsiders. The title may also suggest themes of colonization, exploitation, and the struggles faced by the continent and its people.

Does mid continent carry the second volume of the kitchen princess?

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You would need to check with Mid Continent yourself on their inventory of "Kitchen Princess" volumes. They may have the second volume available but it would be best to confirm with them directly.

What is the continet of Austraillia?

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First of all to correct your spelling. of 'What is the continet of Austraillia?'

It should read 'What is the continent of Australia?'

The word 'Australia' comes from Latin and means 'South/Southern'.

Casually Australia is both an continent and a nation.

As continent it is a tectonic plate which has detached from Antarctica and is moving North/North Eastwards, into the Eastern part of Indonesia. The mountains in Papua New Guinea (PNG) are the northern plate boundary. They are being 'pushed up' as a result of the Australian plate moving north into the Indonesian plates.

As a nation it's formal title is 'The Commonwealth of Australia'. The capital city is 'Canberra' ; NEITHER Sydney nor Melbourne. It is a western style constitutional monarchy. King Charles(III) of the UK is the Head of State. There are some 20 million people in the country. The nation is divided into states and territories. viz. Australian Capital Territory(ACT), New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia , and Tasmania. The principle territory is the Northern Territory (North Australia), also Norfolk Island , and Nauru. .

Singapore is in which continent?

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Singapore is in the continent of Asia.

Who many continents are on the Earth?

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  • There are seven continents on mother earth