Verstehen · Kapitel 12
Nature
The USA is a land of scenic extremes: from the subtropical Everglades to the glaciers of Alaska, from the deserts of Death Valley to the rainforests of the Pacific Northwest. And in the midst of it all: the world's greatest national park system.
5 Abschnitte in diesem Kapitel
1
The National Park System
The National Park Service (NPS) — founded in 1916 — manages over 400 protected areas across the USA: 63 national parks…
2
Climate Zones
The USA spans almost all of the Earth's climate zones — from arctic (Alaska) to tropical (Hawaii, South Florida) to des…
3
Wildlife
The USA is home to an impressive array of wildlife — from grizzly bears in Alaska and Yellowstone to alligators in Flor…
4
Natural Disasters
The USA is subject to a wide range of natural disasters due to its geographical diversity. As a traveler, the risk is l…
5
Natural Wonders Beyond the Top Parks
Beyond the crowded classics, the USA offers countless lesser-known natural wonders that are just as spectacular: Olympi…
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