| | India's Immensity | Because of India’s immense size and its unique physical geography, it contains six different climatic subtypes, including deserts, tundra, and tropical rainforest. To put this in perspective, India’s northern border is at the same latitude as Mexico’s, while its southern border sits roughly at the same latitude as Panama’s, meaning the country spans the entire Central American landmass.
|  | | A Disappearing Reservoir | Two thirds of the Earth’s surface is covered by water. Of that water, only three percent is actually freshwater. And of that three percent, only .005% is on the Earth’s surface, as the rest exists mainly as either frozen glaciers or subsurface groundwater. |
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Welcome
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Geographic Society of Chicago
Founded in 1898, we are interested in everything geographic--from geography education in Illinois to volcanic eruptions in Iceland.
We are geographers, teachers, students, and interested members of the public. Join us. There is something for everyone.
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Our mission is to:
- Advance the art and science of geography
- Encourage the study of geography
- Recognize outstanding achievements in geography
- Provide leadership on geographic issues
- Promote public understanding and appreciation of Earth's people and places
How much rain falls in different regions of the U.S.? Students at The Union League Boys and Girls Club demonstrate precipitation amounts with their bodies. (For more photos, check out "What We're Up To," under the Membership Tab.)
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