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A proposed mechanism for reducing total global greenhouse gases in which each country would be assigned the right to emit a certain quantity of carbon dioxide, according to its population size, setting the total at an acceptable global standard.
Streams of air that originate in semipermanent highpressure cells on the margins of the tropics and are attracted equator ward by a semipermanent low-pressure cell.
A railroad that would eventually link Moscow to the Pacific port of Vladivostok. Built between 1891 and 1903.
A region that consists of the republics of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. Located between the Caucasus mountains and the borders of Turkey and Iran.
The movement of pastoral nomads and their herd animals between low-elevation winter pastures and high-elevation summer pastures.
A treaty between Spain and Portugal in 1494 gave Portugal control over the land that is present-day Brazil.
The treaty signed by the British and Maori in 1840 giving Britain control over New Zealand.
The Triangular Trade, spanning the 16th to 19th centuries, connected Europe, West Africa, and the Americas through the exchange of goods, enslaved people, and raw materials, leaving a profound and complex legacy. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Location: West Indies Official name: Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Formation (date of independence / date current borders were established): 1962 / 1962 Capital city: Port-of-Spain Population: 1.3 million / 656 people per sq mile (253 people per sq km) Total land area: 1980 square miles (5128 square km) Language(s) spoken: English Creole, English (official …
Trophic levels represent stages in the food chain, from producers at the base to apex predators, illustrating the flow of energy and nutrients in ecosystems. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Tropical deciduous forests are characterized by seasonal leaf shedding during dry periods and regrowth in the wet season, supporting diverse flora and fauna while providing valuable resources. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Tropical rain forests are dense, evergreen ecosystems in low-latitude regions with continuous warmth and moisture, playing a critical role in biodiversity and climate regulation. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The tropical savanna climate, characterized by warm temperatures and distinct wet and dry seasons, supports rich ecosystems and unique challenges in regions between 5° and 20° latitude. For a detailed description, click on the article title.