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Biogeography in the Real World
Shmoop keeps it real. Let's see how this topic is connected to some of the big issues in society and the world.
History
Human history is intricately linked to biogeography. Climate and the history of land masses on Earth have had large roles in shaping human history and evolution. For example, there was once a land...
Environment
As you know from reading about biogeography, the Earth's continents and climate have not always been the same. Climate has changed many times throughout Earth's history, and some species have gone...
Agriculture
Most of the world's cuisines are defined by particular ingredients that are unique to that region—curry spices in Indian food, cilantro in Mexican food, and maple syrup in Canadian food (okay, th...