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Zoey63294

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on: Jul 14, 2018
Describe the locational, environmental, and climate factors that together help make the Caribbean a major international tourist destination.
 
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Briefly describe the Younger Dryas, the Holocene Climate Optimum, the European Medieval Warm Period, and the Little Ice Age.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The warm temperatures and overall pleasant climate, combined with the prevalence of beaches; warm, tropical waters; and biodiversity are all major attractors for international tourists. The region, also, is relatively close both to North America and Europe, making travel destinations very accessible.

Answer to Question 2

The Younger Dryas Event and the Little Ice Age are both periods of rapid cooling. The Younger Dryas Event occurred around 10,500 years ago, and the Little Ice Age occurred in the late 1500s. The Holocene Climate Optimum and the European Medieval Warm Period are both periods of relative warmth in the Holocene. The Holocene Climate Optimum was a period of stable and mild climate conditions that began around 6,000 years ago and lasted for about 1,000 years. The Medieval Warm Period allowed agriculture on Greenland, with peak temperatures occurring 900 years ago (1100 A.D.). (Note: The discussion of the Younger Dryas has been moved to Chapter 14.)


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