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Greenland is part of which continent?

As of 2013, Greenland has a population of 57,000 people, with 89 percent indigenous Inuit people and 11 percent Europeans. It has an area of 836,109 square miles. Its official language is Greenlandic, but many also speak Danish. As of 2014, the ice caps covering the island have melted significantly, which has created rising sea levels in that area and an uncovering of previously hidden land.

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Where is the Mojave Desert located?

The Mojave Desert comprises the Pahrump Valley, Death Valley, Amargosa Valley and the Las Vegas Valley. The Californian section of the desert is divided into the Western Mojave, Central Mojave and East Mojave. The Mojave Desert spreads eastwards from the San Bernardino and San Gabriel mountains in California to the northwestern region of Arizona and the southern portion of Nevada.

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How deep is the frost line in Illinois?

The frost line marks how deeply below the surface that ground water typically freezes. The thawing and freezing of ground water produces pressure that can cause cracks and structural damage in concrete. In construction, any supporting structures, such as concrete foundations or footings, can be damaged if they are installed above the frost line.\nThe temperature of the soil below ground depends on soil type, moisture level, snow cover and vegetation. Typically, drier soils cool down and warm up faster than wet soils, and snow and vegetation serve as insulation in temperature extremes.

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Where is Cedarburg, Wisconsin?

Cedarburg is located in southeastern Wisconsin. It is linked to other communities by State Highway 60 and County Highways C, I, NN and T. Cedarburg is a suburban community of approximately 4.87 square miles. The town was founded by Irish and German settlers in the early 1840's. Cedarburg's Columbia Road historic district and the Washington Avenue downtown district are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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What kind of climate and vegetation does Germany have?

Temperatures during the spring months in Germany average between 33 to 67 degrees Fahrenheit. These early months, March, April and May, are characterized by rain showers and the occasional hail or snow storm.\nSummer is hotter. Average temperatures range from 51 to 76 degrees Fahrenheit. It also rains more during this season, resulting in Mediterranean climates in some parts of the country. One of these areas, the Palatinate wine region, is rich in figs, kiwis and lemons.\nThe fall weather, although unpredictable, can be very warm. Temperatures range between 34 and 67 degrees Fahrenheit. It of..

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What are typical taxi rates from the San Diego airport?

Taxi cab companies also charge by the hour when they are waiting, whether this means waiting for a passenger to exit the airport or to be picked up and brought to the airport. The average waiting cost is $24 an hour. The initial $2.80 and $2 airport fee is added immediately when the passenger gets into the cab, with the $3 being added after each mile is driven.

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How big is upstate New York?

Depending on who is asked, Upstate New York is either all of New York State aside from New York City itself or the entire state aside from the New York City Metropolitan Area. Either way, it is well over 90 percent of the land area of the state. With that said, Upstate New York only contains 11 million of the 19 million people who live New York State. It is a much more rural area than the downstate metropolitan area and has a much lower population density.

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Does a detailed map of Michigan include campgrounds?

Users view maps with campsites on MIDNRRreservations.com by visiting the homepage and clicking on Find Sites: On a Map. This brings up a map of Michigan State Parks. Users click on an area to see a closer view displaying available campsites and select an individual campsite to see a map of its surrounding area.\nMichigan.org contains hundreds of campsites that users view on maps by hovering over Stay on the home page and clicking on Campgrounds and RV Parks. Alternatively, users visit AllStays.com, click on Camping, select Michigan, and choose Michigan Campgrounds Map to view campgrounds.

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Which countries border the Baltic Sea?

Covering around 149,000 square miles, the Baltic Sea touches around 5,000 miles of coastline. The exact dimensions of the Baltic Sea are fluid, but its waters are generally agreed to start somewhere around Kattegat Bay west of Denmark. It includes the gulfs of Gdansk, Bothnia, Finland and Riga. Because it connects so many disparate areas of Northern Europe, it was the economic core of the Hanseatic League, an economic alliance of the late Middle Ages. It still represents an important trade route over which countries in the region ship natural resources and manufactured goods. The bordering cou..

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What are the names of the Finger Lakes?

Formed at the end of the last ice age over 100,000 years ago by glaciers carving trenches as they expanded south from Canada, the Finger Lakes are known for their natural beauty and a "micro-climate" perfect for wine production, states FingerLakes.com. Some of the towns in the region include Ithaca, located at the southern tip of Cayuga Lake and the home of Cornell University. Seneca Falls, which is located on Seneca Lake, is the home of the women's civil rights movement and hosted the first Women's Rights Convention in 1848.\nFingerLakes.com explains that Cayuga and Seneca Lakes lie..

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