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Where can someone find information on the New York Subway?

A MetroCard is needed to ride the subway and city buses. MetroCards cab be purchased at station booths or MetroCard vending machines. As of 2015, it costs $2.75 for a one-way subway or bus ride. MTA also sells seven-day and 30-day unlimited ride MetroCards at reduced rates. The seven-day MetroCard costs $30 and the 30-day MetroCard costs $112. Neither can be used on the express bus.

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What are some places to find topographic maps of Pennsylvania?

The southeastern corner of Pennsylvania has the lowest elevation level, ranging from zero to 150 feet. The lowest point is the Delaware River, which is at sea level. The southeastern quadrant of the state is mostly 150 to 1,200 feet high. The far western portion of the state generally has a range of 600 to 1,800 feet. The highest areas of the state are the northern and central regions, which are typically 1,800 to 3,000 feet high. The highest point is Mt. Davis at 3,213 feet.

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Which states have the most lakes?

Michigan has 46,199 lakes with a total acreage of 890,370. This includes 35,440 lakes less than five acres in size and 95 lakes greater than 1,000 acres in size.\nMinnesota, dubbed “Land of 10,000 Lakes,” is home to 11,842 lakes measuring 10 or more acres each. It also has 6,564 natural rivers and streams. Red Lake is Minnesota’s largest lake and measures 288,800 acres. Its deepest lake is Lake Saganaga in Cook County, which measures 240 feet deep.

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Where can one find information about Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art?

The Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art explores the history of America by focusing on the country's artistic heritage. The collection spans five centuries, from the Colonial Era to modern day. One of the artworks featured at the museum is Norman Rockwell's "Rosie the Riveter." The museum gets its name from the Crystal Spring, a natural spring that flows into the museum's ponds.

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What are some interactive Texas state maps you can access online?

The website for the Texas General Land Office provides an interactive mapping application called the GISWEB viewer that offers information on the state's land, coast and energy resources. Launching the GISWEB viewer available on Texas.gov displays a map of Texas with different specific data such as oil and gas well locations, original Texas land survey boundaries and renewable energy hotspots. Other information found on this website includes research links, teacher resources and a land grant search tool.At StateMapsOnline.com, there is an interactive state map of Texas that gives driving ..

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What does Australia import and export?

In 2013, Australia's top 10 trading partners were China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, the United States, Germany, New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan, United Kingdom and Malaysia. Australia imported more than $318 billion and exported nearly $329 billion. Total exports grew by 6.1 percent from 2012 to 2013, and they averaged 4.1 percent growth over the five years ending in 2013.\nThe top-growing exports in 2013 were financial services at 51.7 percent growth, oil seeds and soft oleaginous fruits at 41.3 percent growth, and iron ores and concentrates at 27.6 percent growth. Total imports grew b..

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What are some benefits of Global Airport Parking?

Global Airport Parking works with hotels and parking lots near airports and seaports in the United States and Canada. Global Airport Parking provides options near the home ports of popular cruise lines. Parking is available near Cape Canaveral, Port of Miami, Port Everglades, Galveston and Port Liberty. All of Global Airport Parking’s partner parking lots include transportation to and from the airport.\nCustomers book Global Airport Parking online. Customers must make an online reservation, print the confirmation and board the complimentary shuttle. Partner hotels do not require a room reser..

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What is the longest river in Japan?

Japan is an island chain located in easter Asia. It has an area of 145,855 square miles. The Tone and Ishikari are the second and third longest rivers in Japan, respectively. The Tone River is 200 miles in length, and is also located in Honshu. This river originates in the Echigo Mountains, and drains into the Pacific Ocean. The Ishikari is 167 miles long, is on Hokkaido Island and empties into the East Sea.

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What countries make up the Russian Federation?

Some of the countries that were once part of the USSR but are now sovereign states include Ukraine, Belarus, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Moldova, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Many citizens of these countries harbor ill will toward the Russian government because of the poor treatment they received during the communist years.\nOne of the reasons why the USSR was such a dominant force in the Olympics was because citizens of so many different countries competed under the USSR flag. Most countries separated from the USSR in the early..

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What is Colorado known for?

Pikes Peak is traversed by Pikes Peak Highway. More than 150 turns along its sides make for one of the most scenic drives in the state. The sharp corners and flat faces of Longs Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park create a stark contrast of light and shadow throughout the day, while Mount Evans features the highest paved road in the United States and magnificent views of the surrounding valleys. With a crystal-blue sky, lush greenery and reflective lake in the backdrop, the twin, pyramid-like Maroon Bells peaks are extremely popular among hikers and bikers. The pristine wilderness surrounding..

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