Articles in regional publications that pertain to a wide range of North Carolina-related topics.
Search Results
101 results
for "North Carolina Geographer"
Record #:
16914
Author(s):
Abstract:
Environmental education emphasizes that the entire world is linked ecologically. Climatic phenomena in one region may influence conditions in other regions, even at great distances. Edgell argues that there is a need for more studies on global atmospheric circulation systems and their links to inter-regional climate patterns that affect southeastern North Carolina.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
19353
Author(s):
Abstract:
The article discusses addressing climate change with more emphasis on narrowing the global perspective to a more local topic. North Carolina's history of coastal climate change, recent trends, and how to add the subject to curriculum are topics included in this piece.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
16913
Author(s):
Abstract:
Hurricane Floyd crossed eastern North Carolina in September 1999, causing the largest disaster in the state's history. The majority of the damage was caused by flooding associated with heavy rainfall rather than by high winds or coastal erosion. There are a number of physical features of eastern North Carolina that contributed to making this flood so severe. When these features/factors come together in a unique way, extreme events such as the flooding from Hurricane Floyd occur.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
16887
Author(s):
Abstract:
Eyre discusses congressional redistricting of North Carolina for the 1991-1992 year. He explains the objectives, guidelines, and political geography of this act.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
16909
Author(s):
Abstract:
Using archival records and landscape interpretation, Downer explores the meanings embodied in the spectacular form of Blue Ridge Parkway, and the rise of the automobile tourist.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
16899
Author(s):
Abstract:
In the early 19th century, North Carolina experienced the first fold mining boom in North America. By the 1830s a federal branch mint had been built in Charlotte and occupations in gold production were second only to agriculture. North Carolina's mines received a great deal of attention from northern and foreign venture capitalists, who brought not only investment but skilled labor and management to the deep mines of the Piedmont. Many of these skilled miners were Cornishmen, who brought their mining heritage, refined over centuries of experience, into this new field of opportunity.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
16952
Author(s):
Abstract:
Examinations of the spatial patterns of disability rates by North Carolina county reveals regional patterns with eastern and mountain counties having higher levels of disabilities. Income and ethnic measures show the most frequent statistically significant associations with disability rates.
Source:
Subject(s):
Full Text:
Record #:
16920
Author(s):
Abstract:
Torrential rainfall from hurricanes Dennis and Floyd produced the great flood of 1999 for North Carolina. Many accounts touted the event as \"the flood of the century\" and reported the probability of experiencing such an event as one in 400 or 500 years. Although the magnitude of the flood is unquestionable, to assign such a definition to the flood provides an opportunity to reexamine flood frequency analysis and the accuracy of recurrence interval estimates.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
16911
Author(s):
Abstract:
One of the most visible, and sometimes controversial, features of the global economy has been the remarkable pace with which foreign-owned firms have invested in the United States. North Carolina has witnessed dramatic growth in foreign direct investment over the last twenty years.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
16884
Author(s):
Abstract:
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), nonpoint sources of water pollution (i.e., agriculture, urban runoff, mining, forestry, and construction) are among the leading causes of decreased water quality in the United States. The State of North Carolina recently promulgated stringent regulations governing land use in watersheds and are effectively using GIS as a system for hydraulic models to reinforce new legislation.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
16903
Author(s):
Abstract:
With a barrier island coast and vast areas of estuaries, North Carolina is particularly vulnerable to global warming. In addition, agriculture and urban areas are now more vulnerable to changes in temperature and precipitation associated with global warming. Thus, this article explores global warming and associated methane emissions in North Carolina.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
19393
Author(s):
Abstract:
Cultural geography studies how humans live within their geographical locations. Typically this field incorporates ideas of cultural landscape, material culture, and architecture. The author proposes introducing students to this field by incorporating into curriculum a course in understanding the state's cultural geography.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
16993
Author(s):
Abstract:
Over the past decade the Hispanic population has been fastest growing race/ethnic group in the United States. North Carolina is one state that has experienced a Hispanic population boom. However, this growth is not evenly distributed throughout the state. This article questions the driving forces that determine the location and growth mechanisms of Hispanic population clusters in the state.
Source:
Subject(s):
Full Text:
Record #:
16896
Author(s):
Abstract:
Accelerated soil erosion, due to agriculture and construction, is a serious concern in North Carolina. Using geographic information systems, researchers examined historical land use patterns in a southern Appalachian watershed and related techniques to relate those activities to estimated spatial and temporal patterns of soil erosion since the implementation of soil conservation programs.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
16933
Author(s):
Abstract:
In recent years, like many small North Carolina communities, Hookerton (on the southern bank of Contentnea Creek in Greene County) has seen a precipitous decline in its economic and population base. Thus, its wastewater treatment system is in disrepair. But Hookerton has latched on to the duckweed wastewater treatment system that uses duckweed lagoons as bioreacters to generate clean water.
Source:
Subject(s):