https://padlet.com/chloew93/123chloe627project_geography United States | Kenai Peninsula en-us 2021-10-19 17:10:20 UTC 2023-05-29 07:57:29 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f1fa-1f1f2.png chloew93 https://padlet.com/chloew93/123chloe627project_geography/wish/1828051224 Peninsula
      A peninsula is a landform that is a piece of land almost surrounded by water.  One example of the peninsula is the Kenai Peninsula located in Alaska.]]> 2021-10-19 17:49:06 UTC https://padlet.com/chloew93/123chloe627project_geography/wish/1828051224 chloew93 https://padlet.com/chloew93/123chloe627project_geography/wish/1828095449       The Kenai Peninsula can be found in the United States.  The absolute location is 60°N, 151°W.  According to google, the relative location of the Kenai Peninsula is located in south-central Alaska on the Northern coast of the Gulf of Alaska. ]]> 2021-10-19 18:04:32 UTC https://padlet.com/chloew93/123chloe627project_geography/wish/1828095449 chloew93 https://padlet.com/chloew93/123chloe627project_geography/wish/1830854068       Some natural resource that Alaska has are oil, gold, etc.  Oil is used in many ways.  For example, oil is used for everyday uses/items like plastic, electronics, fuel (gas), cooking and lots more.  The drawbacks of oil is that the vibration from mining oil can disrupt plants' growth.  It also makes loud noises and  pollution.  Gold is also used in many ways.  It is used to make jewelry, medals, money, and lost more.  The drawback of mining for gold is that it would destroy the world's largest salmon fisheries.  Additionally, you must restore the patch of land that the miners mined.  To add on, according to one of Alaska's law, the miners have to pay for mining.  ]]> 2021-10-20 15:47:49 UTC https://padlet.com/chloew93/123chloe627project_geography/wish/1830854068 chloew93 https://padlet.com/chloew93/123chloe627project_geography/wish/1831535399       Based off of Google, the seasons around the Kenai Peninsula is winter and summer.  The average weather all year long around the Kenai Peninsula is mostly cold.  In the winter time, it is freezing, snowy, windy, and partly cloudy.  In the summertime, it is long and cool.  During the year, the temperature is between 12°F to 64°F.  It rarely reaches below -12°F or above 70°F.]]> 2021-10-20 20:02:08 UTC https://padlet.com/chloew93/123chloe627project_geography/wish/1831535399 chloew93 https://padlet.com/chloew93/123chloe627project_geography/wish/1831704449       In Alaska, people move around using airplanes, boats, and cars.  People use airplanes to go to different  Alaskan communities that can only be reached by sailing in a boat or flying in a plane.  You can travel with a boat because you can fish for food (sea food) and travel place to place that are only connected by water.   Both planes and boats/ships are used to transport items or goods to other places around the world.  Thirdly, most people own a vehicle or rent a car.  People use cars to get to their destination.  Cars are also good to use when its cold and the streets are filled with snow.  The impact of people using vehicles is that it helps them get around to different places faster and safer especially when it gets colder.
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_{https://www.iexplore.com/articles/travel-guides/north-america/united-states/alaska/transportation}]]> 2021-10-20 21:37:16 UTC https://padlet.com/chloew93/123chloe627project_geography/wish/1831704449 chloew93 https://padlet.com/chloew93/123chloe627project_geography/wish/1836976044       The Kenai Peninsula is where Alaskan adventure starts, and provide something for everyone. The Kenai River is known for its salmon king fishing.  There are also industries that include oil, natural gas, commercial fishing, etc.  The Kenai was named after the local Dena'ina (Tanaina) word 'ken' or 'kena'.  Since the Kenai Peninsula is so big, it is extends 150 miles (240 km).  The impact of the  Kenai Peninsula is that it provides fish to eat during the year for people and animals.  ]]> 2021-10-22 18:18:39 UTC https://padlet.com/chloew93/123chloe627project_geography/wish/1836976044 chloew93 https://padlet.com/chloew93/123chloe627project_geography/wish/1837038123       Geography impacts society and this country.  It effects how we travel, use resources, dress for climate and location.  The way we move is effected by the type of land.  The resources in the country and landform effect how people use them to survive.  The climate changes all year long effecting what we wear and what we do.  Last but not least, location is the distance between where you are to your destination. ]]> 2021-10-22 18:52:33 UTC https://padlet.com/chloew93/123chloe627project_geography/wish/1837038123