Geography

Earthquake hits Italy

Sunday, May 20, 2012 | Posted by lily_lee68@yahoo.com.sg

An earthquake in northern Italy has killed at least seven people and caused serious damage to buildings in several towns on 20 May 2012. The magnitude-6.0 quake struck in the middle of the night, about 35km (22 miles) north of the city of Bologna. The tremor caused "significant damage to the cultural heritage" of Emilia Romagna region.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-18135898
What caused earthquakes?
Why are some earthquakes more damaging?
Just look at this earthquake which occur recently and find out how the people are affected.

http://earthweek.com/2012/ew120601/ew120601h.html

At least 17 people perished in a strong earthquake that struck in northern Italy near where a more powerful seismic jolt had killed seven others on May 20.

Which are the cities affected by the earthquake?

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Veggie Pipe

Friday, April 13, 2012 | Posted by lily_lee68@yahoo.com.sg

Maximizing food production in land scarce Singapore. Singaporeans now have more ways to grow their own vegetables. The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority on Thursday introduced a new vegetable home growing idea - known as the "Veggie Pipe". Some of the vegetables which can be grown include mint, basil and Chinese cabbages. All that is needed are some water pipes, soil and seedlings. An irrigation system can also be installed in the pipe.

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Indonesia quake 11 Apr 2012

Thursday, April 12, 2012 | Posted by lily_lee68@yahoo.com.sg

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World's 10 richest countries

Thursday, March 01, 2012 | Posted by lily_lee68@yahoo.com.sg

Read the article on the Richest countries in the world and answer the following:

http://sg.finance.yahoo.com/photos/the-richest-countries-in-the-world-1330405787-slideshow/

—What is GDP per capita?

—How is it different from GDP (Gross Domestic Product)?

—Does GDP per capita reflect income level?

—Is GDP per capita a good indicator of development?

—What helped the countries to attain a high income?

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India's malnutrition crisis

Saturday, February 18, 2012 | Posted by lily_lee68@yahoo.com.sg

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Earthquake in Philippines

Tuesday, February 07, 2012 | Posted by lily_lee68@yahoo.com.sg

Map of the Philippines locating the epicentre of a 6.8-magnitude quake. The 6.8-magnitude quake hit a narrow strait between the heavily populated islands of Negros and Cebu around lunchtime on 6 Feb 2012 with more than 200 aftershocks, some nearly as strong, causing further panic throughout the day.

Rescuers in the Philippines dug through rubble with shovels and their bare hands on 7 Feb after a powerful earthquake triggered landslides, collapsed homes and killed dozens of people.

The Philippines sits on the Pacific "Ring of Fire" -- a belt around the Pacific Ocean where friction between shifting tectonic plates causes frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity.
Source: http://sg.news.yahoo.com/one-dead-strong-philippine-quake-055342523.html

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Fish Farming development in Singapore

Sunday, December 11, 2011 | Posted by lily_lee68@yahoo.com.sg

What do you think is the prospect of fish farming (aquaculture) in Singapore? How does AVA help in the development of fish farming in Singapore? How does technology (blue revolution) helps in increasing food production?

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