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GEOGRAPHY IN PICTURES
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 8 ก.ค. 2016
Sharing geographical information based on local experiences and occurrences.
KASENYI FISH LANDING SITE
The Kasenyi Landing Site is a significant location in Uganda, situated on the shores of Lake Victoria, approximately 12 kilometers southwest of Entebbe.
Kasenyi is a major fishing hub, with numerous fishing villages and markets.
The area attracts tourists for its scenic views, water sports, and nearby attractions.
Kasenyi serves as a landing site for boats and ferries connecting to other lake ports.
Kasenyi Landing Site plays a vital role in Uganda's economy and community life, balancing development with environmental sustainability.
Kasenyi is a major fishing hub, with numerous fishing villages and markets.
The area attracts tourists for its scenic views, water sports, and nearby attractions.
Kasenyi serves as a landing site for boats and ferries connecting to other lake ports.
Kasenyi Landing Site plays a vital role in Uganda's economy and community life, balancing development with environmental sustainability.
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Katwe salt pans
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Rock outcrops resistant to weathering.
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Some rocks are resistant to weathering due to their: 1. Mineral composition: Presence of stable minerals like quartz, feldspar, and mica. 2. Chemical bonds: Strong chemical bonds between minerals make rocks more resistant. 3. Density: High-density rocks are less prone to weathering. 4. Porosity: Low-porosity rocks allow less water and air to penetrate, reducing weathering. 5. Texture: Coarse-gr...
TROPICAL RAINFOREST: Case of Mabira forest.
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Tropical rainforests have several distinct characteristics: 1. Hot temperatures ranging from 20-30°C throughout the year. 2. Heavy rainfall with some areas receiving over 1,000 mm annually. 3. High humidity levels often above 80%. 4. Closed canopy with dense foliage, making it difficult to see the sky. 5. Extremely high levels of plant and animal species diversity. 6. Vertical layering of veget...
SOURCE OF WHITE NILE IN JINJA
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The waters of White Nile in Jinja begin there three months journey to the Mediterranean sea.
Kasenyi fish landing site on the shores of lake Victoria
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lake Victoria has several landing sites, today kasenyi fish landing site is one of the busiest.
Floods
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The following are main causes of flooding in some parts of Uganda Heavy rainfall resulting from tropical weather disturbances Deforestation Improper agricultural practices Inadequate design of drainage channels and structures Inadequate maintenance of drainage facilities, blockage by debris brought by flood waters Construction of settlements in flood plains Flooding is also a natural feature of...
Stone quarrying
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stone quarrying is one of the several economic activities taking place at Kasenyi fish landing site. An exposed Quartz rock is quarried to provide raw materials for construction purposes.
Flooding in Nakaseero
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one of the uptown place of Kampala city flooded after a heavy downpour which left most people stranded.
SSEZIBWA FALLS IN BUIKWE DISTRICT, UGANDA
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The Ssezibwa falls are formed as a result of water squeezing through a narrow opening of rocks and dropping at a speed of about 17 meters into a large pool that is about 14 meters deep.
KASENYI LANDING SITE ON THE SHORES OF LAKE VICTORIA
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Sand mining at Kasenyi landing site on the shores of lake Victoria poses great danger to the aquatic animals in the lake. This is because it increases silting of the waters which affects the breeding grounds.
EFFECTS OF SWAMP RECLAMATION AROUND KAMPALA
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Season flooding, destruction of transport networks, pollution, destruction of the ecosystem among others are some of the adverse effects of reclaiming swamps mainly for human settlement and crop cultivation around Kampala city.
Formation of an Arena by Weathering in Kibibi, Butambala, central Uganda
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Arenas are lager circular depressions on the earth’s surface. They are formed in areas of alternating bands of hard and soft rocks. The soft rocks are removed by carbonation and solution leaving behind circular depressions which may be filled with water to form arenas lakes.
Mulching as a soil management and conservation technique.
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In highland areas, heavy rainfall increases cases of soil erosion and loss of soil productivity. therefore, careful soil managment practices are required. Mulching an on-farm soil management strategy was adopted in this area to protect the soil from the impacts heavy rainfall. Besides preventing soil erosion, mulching has also helped to reduce weed growth and has increased soil moisture and soi...
Subhna Allah
You’re talking about the wetland meanwhile you’re showing us the skies
Watch upto the end please.
What are the measures to control deforestation
-Introduction of afforestation and re-afforestation programs -Introduction of alternative energy sources -Gazetting of forested areas as national parks and game reserves Among others
What challenges are being faced around the wetland?
-Change of micro-climatic conditions -Loss of important flora and fauna species -Loss of soil fertility -Occurance of flooding during the rainy season Among others