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How are lagoons formed?

The word "lagoon" dates back to 1769, and its first use refers to the stretch of salt water dotted with islands along the edge of Venice, which has the Lido's barrier beaches protecting it from the stormy surges from the Adriatic Sea. The Italian word "laguna," which is based on the Latin word "lacuna," or empty space, was the inspiration for this English term. Some lagoons have taken on other names, such as North Carolina's Albemarle Sounds or the Banana River in Florida, but they are still lagoons.\nWhen a lagoon forms as part of the ecosystem of a coral reef, the term means the sa..

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What are some rides at the Muskegon amusement park?

Considered the signature attraction at Michigan's Adventure, Shivering Timbers is a popular wooden rollercoaster. It has been voted as one of the top 10 wooden rollercoasters in the world by Amusement Today. The rollercoaster is notable for its trick track, in which the track banks to the left and the right on an otherwise straight section. Corkscrew is a steel rollercoaster with two inversions. It was built in 1979, and is the oldest functioning rollercoaster in the park as of 2015. RipCord is a Skycoaster-style ride that takes riders into the air before dropping them into a simulation o..

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Are Spirit or Allegiant airline tickets a better deal?

Get a good airline deal by booking at least 6 weeks in advance, choosing the earliest flight of the day and flying on a Wednesday, recommends U.S. News & World Report. Travelers wishing to compare flights between Spirit Airlines and Allegiant Air can do so by checking prices on each airline's website.

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Where do Mississippi river cruises start from?

The Queen of the Mississippi New Orleans to Memphis cruise is a jazz themed cruise that begins in either of the two cities. The American Cruise Line's Lower Mississippi Cruise makes stops along the river at Oak Alley, Baton Rouge, Natchez and Vicksburg.Two cruises along the Upper Mississippi River are the Queen of the Mississippi St. Louis to Cincinnati cruise and the Upper Mississippi Cruise from American Cruise Line. Stops along this part of the river include Hannibal, Davenport, Dubuque and La Crosse.

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Where is the Bering Strait located?

The Bering Strait runs from the Asian continent at its easternmost point to the North American continent at its westernmost point. The strait is 58 miles long. Inside the strait is the official boundary between Russia and the United States. At this point, there are two islands called Big Diomede and Little Diomede, both located in the middle of the Bering Strait. The waters of the Bering Strait measure up to 165 feet deep.

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What are some of the biggest cities in Mexico?

The population of Mexico City is more than 12 million, far surpassing any other city in the country. Iztapalapa and Ecatepec each have slightly more than 1.8 million residents. The population of Guadalajara is 1.64 million while Puebla has nearly 1.6 million residents as well. Other large Mexican cities include Ciudad Juarez with 1.5 million residents, Tijuana with 1.38 million residents and Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl with a population of nearly 1.2 million. The cities Gustavo A. Madero, Monterrey and Leon also have populations of more than 1 million.

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What are some attractions at the Epcot theme park?

The Circle of Life is a 20-minute film about conservation, made kid-friendly by Simba and other characters from the "Lion King." Combining live action with animation, the film uses footage from around the world to demonstrate why planet Earth is special. The American Adventure tells the tale of the United States using film, music and audio-animatronic technology. Mark Twain and Benjamin Franklin are the guides.\nThe Advanced Training Lab is an interactive exhibit focusing on outer space, specifically Mars. Visitors become space cadets at a base on Mars and role-play different scenarios, such a..

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How do you find the U.S. states and their capitals?

A state's capital is the political center of that state, which means that the legislature and state government are located there. The capital may not be the largest city in the state, however. For example, Sacramento, the capital of California, is only the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the state. As of 2009, the smallest U.S. state capital is Montpelier, Vermont, with a population of 7,705. The largest is Phoenix, Arizona, with over 1.6 million people.

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How do you get a United States passport?

First time passport applicants, as well as applicants under the age of 16 or whose previous passports were lost or stolen, have to apply in person at an approved passport center. The first step is to fill out a U.S. passport application, which is available to print from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs website. Do not sign the document until directed to do so by an approved official. Take the application to an approved passport facility.\nYou also need to submit proof of U.S. citizenship. Documents accepted as proof include a certified U.S. birth certificate, a na..

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Where is the Snake River located?

The Snake River has a total drainage area of about 109,000 square miles and flows through the states of Wyoming, Idaho, Oregon and Washington. The depth of the Snake River ranges from about 3 feet to more than 100 feet. The Snake River got its name from the Native American tribe called the Snake Indians, now known as the Shoshone. The river flowed through the land of this tribe.

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