Author Archives: Rashid Faridi

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About Rashid Faridi

I am Rashid Aziz Faridi ,Writer, Teacher and a Voracious Reader.

Site of a Settlement

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Rashid Faridi

The Site of a settlement describes the physical nature of where it is located. Factors such as water supply, building materials, quality of soil, climate, shelter and defence were all considered when settlements were first established. For instance the site of Sydney, in Australia, … Continue reading →

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Defining Spatial Data

Posted on August 4, 2019 by Rashid Faridi

Geographic position refers to the fact that each feature has a location that must be specified in a unique way. To specify the position in an absolute way a coordinate system is used. For small areas, the simplest coordinate system … Continue reading →

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Do cities increase Rich-Poor Gap?

Posted on July 31, 2019 by Rashid Faridi

Do cities increase rich-poor gap? It is seen that there is more equality in cities as world economic forum suggests. Several explanations for increasing income inequality have been proposed, including skill-biased technological change brought about by computers and modern telecommunications, … Continue reading →

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Shifting Prime Meridian

Posted on July 24, 2019 by Rashid Faridi

If you’ve ever been to the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, it might come as a shock to learn that the Prime Meridian line located there is in the wrong place. In fact, it’s out by about 100 metres. But … Continue reading →

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