Suntec City

6:03 AM | Posted by ourgeogsite


Suntec City Convention Centre
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Inside Suntec City Mall
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Fountain of Wealth at night
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What is this place?
The Suntec City Convention CEntre, known as the Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre till 2001, was opened in 1995 as part of the Suntec City project. The Convention Centre itself is part of a 5-tower structure, with a bronze fountain known as the fountain of wealth- in its centre. When looked at from a birds view point, the entire structure is created to look like a giant left hand iwth a ring in its palm. An internationally acclaimed venue, the centre has played host to multiple major events such as the annual meetings of IMF and World Bank Groups. The centre has Asia's largest column-free space which affords room for convention halls and exhibition halls which can be used for various purposes such as banquets, meetings, conferences and even weddings.

Where is this place?
It is located at Temasek Boulevard, Marina Centre, in the Downtown Core Area of Singapore.

Why do tourists visit this place?
Not only does this venue appeal to the business traveller alone, but also caters to the leisure traveller, with Food Republic on the first floor. This houses handpicked stalls offering heritage recipes and other restaurants which can be enjoyed amidst the ambiance created by the beautiful fountain and the laser display that comes on at night. The shopaholic also has reason to be happy with the Suntec City Mall. The mall comprises four areas, namely the Elegant Galleria and the Tropics, with designer wear, sports good and home furnishing, and the Fountain Terrace and Entertainment complex. The latter which includes an enormous French restaurant and a cinema is a favourite amongst tourists and locals alike.

(What kinds of tourists does this place attract?)
Tourists who are interested in shopping and possibly exhibitions or conventions; tourists who want to experience city life. These tourists would probably be one of the main types of tourists that would be attracted to Singapore as well, due to the fact that Singapore itself does not have much natural scenery or formations. 

What are the sources of information for this place?
http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Suntec-City-Convention-Centre---Its-All-In-One-Giant-Hand/842594
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suntec_City_Mall

Lim Chen Gim 4M, Tan Hui Ping 4M

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Halong Bay

9:07 PM | Posted by ourgeogsite




Ha Long bay



Ha Long Bay
(Source: http://www.vietnamtourism.com/E_pages/heritage/halong.asp)



Inside One of the Caves
(Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halong_Bay)



The Kissing Rocks
(Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halong_Bay)


Qn. 1: What is this place?

Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Vietnam. The bay features thousands of limestone karsts and isles in various sizes and shapes. Because of their precipitous nature, most of the islands are uninhabited and unaffected by a human presence. The site's outstanding scenic beauty is complemented by its great biological interest.


Qn. 2: Where is this place?

Quảng Ninh province, North-East region of Vietnam. It is in the Gulf of Tonkin comprised of regions of Ha Long City, the township of Cam Pha, and a part of the island district of Van Don.


Qn. 3: Why do tourists visit this place?

The bay consists of a dense cluster of 1,969 limestone monolithic islands, each topped with thick jungle vegetation, which rise spectacularly from the ocean, forming a spectacular seascape of limestone pillars. Several of the islands are hollow, with enormous caves. The evolution of the karsts in this bay also has taken 20 million years under the impact of the tropical wet climate.


While exploring the bay, you feel lost in a legendary world of stone islands. There is Man's Head Island, which resembles a man standing and looking towards the mainland. Dragon Island looks like a dragon hovering above the turquoise water. La Vong Island resembles an old man fishing. There are also the islands of the Sail, the Pair of Roosters, and the Incense Burner, which all astonishingly resemble their namesakes. The forms of the islands change depending on the angle of the light and from where the islands are viewed. At the core of the islands, there are wonderful caves and grottoes, such as Thien Cung (Heavenly Residence Grotto), Dau Go (Driftwood Grotto), Sung Sot (Surprise Grotto), and Tam Cung (Three Palace Grotto).


It is because of all these factors that tourists now visiting Hạ Long Bay are not only treated to one of the true wonders of the world, but also to a precious geological museum that has been naturally preserved in the open air for the last 300 million years.


Qn. 4: What are the sources of information for this place?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halong_Bay

http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/672
http://www.vietnamtourism.com/E_pages/heritage/halong.asp

(Qn. 5: How will tourists affected the area?)

Mangroves and seagrass beds have had to be cleared and jetties and wharves have been built for tourist boats.


Fuel and oil, along with tourist litter, have created pollution problems, which impact on both the aquatic and terrestrial ecosystem of the islands. Human waste from portable toilets erected for tourists, finds its way into the soil and water surrounding the islands, once more altering the ecosystem functioning through increased nutrient flow.


Game fishing, often near coral reefs are threatening many endangered species of fish. Often the fish is not consumed locally but exported to other markets around the region.


The delicate limestone cave ecosystems are diminishing as tourists visiting the caves break off stalagmites and stalactites. Litter, including wine bottles, is dropped into cave streams and visitors exhale carbon dioxide, which has a deleterious effect on the caves. The mouths of some caves have been widened to allow tourist access. This increase in light has led to an imbalance in the delicate links between the flora and fauna, and a decrease in the humidity of the caves.


(Qn. 6: How has natural processes affected this place?)

Climate has become the “engineer” of this place. The limestone in this bay has gone through 500 million years of formation in different conditions and environments. The evolution of the karsts in this bay has taken 20 million years under the impact of the tropical wet climate. The diversity of the enivironment, climate, geology, geography, and geomorphology in the area have created biodiversity, including tropical evergreen biosystem, oceanic and sea shore biosystem.


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Mt Everest

9:07 PM | Posted by ourgeogsite


Mount Everest Climbers
http://www.patagonicas.com/mount-everest-north-side-expedition/


Mount Everest during  a Sunset
http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnkazanas/131041377

What is this place?
Mount Everest is named after George Everest, a Surveyor General of India who was the first person to record the height and location of Mount Everest. Mount Everest is called Mount Chomolungma in Tibet and Sagarmatha in Nepal. Everest was formed about 60 million years ago and it’s the highest mountain on Earth, and the highest point on the Earth's continental crust, as measured by the height above sea level of its summit, 8,848 metres (29,029 ft).

Where is this place?
The mountain, which is part of the Himalaya range in Asia, is located on the border between Sagarmatha Zone, Nepal, and Tibet, China.

Why do tourists visit this place?
Due to wide publicity , many tourists are attracted to world’s tallest mountain.

Some tourists visit the Mount Everest for sightseeing purpose, so that they can admire, appreciate and witness the beauty of the highest mountain in the world with their own eyes. Some tourists visit the Mount Everest to learn more about its exotic history, heritage and culture.

With George Mallory being the first to climb 22,989 ft of the mountain in 1921, people are attracted to experience climbing the Mountain. Tenzing and Hilary successfully ascent the mountain on 29 May 1953 .On 8 May 1978, Reinhold Messner (Italy) and Peter Habeler (Austria) made the first ascent without supplemental oxygen, and in 1980, a team from Poland led by Andrzej Zawada, Leszek Cichy, and Krzysztof Wielicki became the first to reach the summit during the winter season.
Some tourists love adventures and challenges. Therefore, they are attracted to climb the world’s highest mountain especially after a number of people successfully climb the mountain under different conditions. Climbers of all levels are willing to pay substantial sums to professional mountain guides to complete a successful climb. The mountain, while not posing substantial technical climbing difficulty on the standard route, it has many inherent dangers such as altitude sickness, weather and wind. Despite the dangers, some tourists climb the mountain to experience “conquering” the mountain, with a sense of accomplishment.

(What are the 2 positive impacts of tourism on the economy?)
Tourism has contributed to the revenue of the economy at Mount Everest.
As tourists usually spend on accommodation, food, entertainment, sightseeing, and shopping. Tourists enable food, accommodation, leisure, retail and transport industries to earn profits. Therefore, more revenue is generated from tourism for the locals living at Mount Everest.

Tourism has improved the development of infrastructure as to attract more tourists to visit the Mount Everest, the government will build better roads, railways , and there amenities, to make transport for accessible.
The government also uses the revenue to build infrastructures like hospitals and schools which can enrich the lives of the people.

(Has tourism affected the sherpas culture?)

The influx of tourists have had a significant effect on the local
communities, especially the culture of the Sherpas (a Nepali ethnic group)
who live around the trekking routes.


Villages are also becoming more dependent on cash rather than the
traditional means of barter and reciprocal labor. This has meant
that villages are changing from being self-reliant into being
dependent on "tourist dollars and outside resources to meet their
daily needs." More and more agricultural fields are left fallow
as more men are leaving to seek wealth from tourism. This means
that more food must come from outside and that there is less of it,
causing higher prices. The higher prices are a hardship on those
families who do not have income from tourism. Other traditions are
disappearing such as the custom of drinking Tibetan salt-and butter
tea. The price of butter makes this drink nearly unaffordable and
the supply of tea is uncertain since trade has also been disrupted
by the beckoning wealth of tourism employment.

The Sherpas have not saved or invested any of their income
generated from tourism. Rather, they have spent it on Western
items, further degrading their traditional culture. "Trekking
Sherpas," as they have come to be known as, have discarded their
traditional dress for "imported hiking boots, colorful wool
sweaters, and down parkas."

The division of the village into trekking Sherpa and non-trekking
Sherpa has resulted in the creation of a new type of class.
Whereas there were always class divisions in the past, all of the
people dressed and lived in a relatively similar manner. Today
donning the Western wear, the trekking Sherpa and his wealth is
easy to distinguish from a farmer.

Sources of information

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Everest
http://www.mnteverest.net/history.html
http://www1.american.edu/ted/everest.htm

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Demilitarised Zone, North Korea

9:07 PM | Posted by ourgeogsite


Inside the Korean Demilitarized Zone. Military Demarcation Line sign on the south side of the Bridge of No Return.  
(Source: http://172.31.254.243/upload.wikimedia.orgg/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/af/MilitaryDemarcationLine.jpg/800px-MilitaryDemarcationLine.jpg)

 


A South Korean sentry near the demilitarized zone.
(Source: http://172.31.254.241/upload.wikimedia.orgg/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Korea_DMZ_sentry.jpg/800px-Korea_DMZ_sentry.jpg) 


Question 1:
What is this place?

-It is a border that stretches from the west to the east coast of the Korean peninsula. It is something of a misnomer, considering the huge number of military personnel ( over 2 million troops ) and materiel in position.



Question 2: 
Where is this place?


-It is where North and South Korea is divided. It is also known as “The 38th Parallel”.



Question 3:
Why do tourists visit this place?


-It is one of the relics of the Cold War. It also has a large amount of biodiversity, as the DMZ has been restricted to the general public for over 50 years, causing it to be a wildlife preserve. It’s natural beauty and history attracts tourists.



Question 4:
What is the source of information?


-http://www.japanvisitor.com/index.php?cID=381&pID=826#ixzz0crrM0jzs
-http://asiaenglish.visitkorea.or.kr/ena/SI/SI_EN_3_4_1.jsp
Done by: Kalayarat Vanich 4M, Clarissa Yeo 4R

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean_Demilitarized_Zone


http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/opinon/2007/10/137_12129.html

1)     What is this place?
The Korean Demilitarized Zone (Korean: 한반도 비무장지대) is a strip of land running across the Korean Peninsula that serves as a buffer zone between North and South Korea.. It is 155 miles (248 km) long and approximately 2.5 miles (4 km) wide, and is the most heavily militarized border in the world.

2)     Where is this place?
The DMZ cuts the Korean Peninsula roughly in half, crossing the 38th parallel on an angle, with the west end of the DMZ lying south of the parallel and the east end lying north of it.

3)     Why do tourists visit this place?
At demilitarised zone, people visit to places like Panmunjom, 3rd infiltration tower, nature reserve, and village in side DMZ. Tourists visit this place as they can learn more about the relationship between North and South Korea. They can also take a glimpse of how propaganda was carried out in North Korea. Also, as DMZ has many endangered animals and plants, people come to see the untouched nature.

4)     What are the sources of information for this place?
http://www.tourdmz.com/english/05koreawar/p1.php
http://www.koreadmztour.com/english/dmz/dmz_3.htm
http://www.koreadmztour.com/english/jsa/jsa_18.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean_Demilitarized_Zone
http://www.koreadmztour.com/english/dmz/dmz_8.htm

5)     How was demilitarized zone in Korea formed?
Korea gained independence in August, 1945 when Japan unconditionally surrendered from the Allied Force’s atomic attack. Due to the ideological conflict between the world powers, the US and the Soviet Union Army occupied the South and the North of the Korean peninsula which was divided at the 38th Parallel.
Subsequently, four occasions of unwilled conferences resulted in consequences which were far from the country’s desire of a unified nation and the opposed government of trusteeship was settled. From this point on, the partition of the Korean peninsula was firmly settled as two different governments were established on each side; the Republic of Korea in the South and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in the North.
On June 25th, 1950, with the intent of communization, North Korea’s ruler Kim, Il-sung invaded the South equipped with newest weapons with assistance from the Soviet Union. After the outbreak of the war, the North occupied Seoul in 3 days and by one month they grew close to the line of defense in the Nakdong River showing much dominance.
By the success of the U.N. Force’s Incheon Landing Operation, the South regained Seoul, Wonsan, and Pyungyang, and it seemed like the unification was close at hand but due to intervention from the Chinese Forces, the war was prolonged. In efforts from both sides to occupy the 38th Parallel, an armistice issue was mentioned by the United States and the United Nations. And in July 1951, the first meeting was held in Gaesung.
The UN proposed a change of location for the meeting on the ground that Gae-sung is located north of the 38th Parallel. The Soviet Union accepted the proposal and in October 1951, the Panmunjom was determined as the new conference location.
As a result, the Korean peninsula was divided into two separate nations without the consent of its own people, and the one and only Demilitarized Zone in the world was born.

6)      What are the main tourist attractions in DMZ?

The DMZ is the only place in the world where confronting ideologies still face each other. The DMZ ranges from the Han River Estuary, at the western end of Korea, to 39 north latitude on the East Coast.

Panmunjom
Unlike any other place, Panmunjom shows the tension between two nations and also makes one realize the importance of the liberty and the peace. In the JSA, the tour is conducted under the solemn and watchful eyes of the UNCSB-JSA soldiers.

3rd Infiltration Tunnel
Only 44 kilometres or, less than an hour's drive, from Seoul, the third tunnel was discovered in October 1978. Almost identical in structure to Tunnel Ⅱ, the 1.635 kilometre-long tunnel, 1.95 meters high and 2.1 meters wide, penetrates 435 meters south of the Military Demarcation Line at a point only 4 kilometres south of the Truce Village of Panmunjom. It runs through bedrock at a depth of about 73 meters below ground.

Capable of moving a full division per hour, plus their weapons, it is evidently designed for a surprise attack on Seoul. Almost identical with Tunnel Ⅱin structure, this tunnel is only 2 kilometres from a key outpost defending the Munsan corridor leaning to Seoul

Nature reserve
The only permanent residents of the DMZ are the various plants and animals that are sheltered from human contact. The DMZ is also the only place where peace and tension coexist and people who long for peace continue to visit without fail.
In the past half century, the Korean DMZ has been a deadly place for humans, making habitation impossible. Only around the village of Panmunjeom and more recently the Dong Bukbu Line on Korea's east coast have there been regular incursions by people.
This natural isolation along the 155 miles (249 km) length of the DMZ has created an involuntary park which is now recognised as one of the most well-preserved areas of temperate habitat in the world.
Several endangered animal and plant species now exist among the heavily fortified fences, landmines and listening posts. These include the extremely rare Red-crowned Crane (a staple of Asian art), and the White-naped crane as well as, potentially, the extremely rare Korean Tiger, Amur leopard and Asiatic black bear. Ecologists have identified some 2,900 plant species, 70 types of mammals and 320 kinds of birds within the narrow buffer zone. Additional surveys are now being conducted throughout the region.
The DMZ, which is up to 2.5 miles (4.0 km) wide, owes its varied biodiversity to its geography which crosses mountains, prairies, swamps, lakes and tidal marshes. Environmentalists hope that by the time reunification occurs, the former DMZ will be conserved as a wildlife refuge, with a well-developed set of objective and management plans vetted and in place. In 2005 CNN founder and media mogul, Ted Turner, on a visit to North Korea, said that he would financially support any plans to turn the DMZ into a peace park and a UN-protected World Heritage Site.
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Kennedy Space Station

9:06 PM | Posted by ourgeogsite


http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:John_F._Kennedy_Space_Center.jpg

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KENNEDY SPACE STATION

(1) What is this place?
The John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) is the U.S. government installation that manages and operates America's astronaut launch facilities. Currently serving as the base for the country's three space shuttles, the NASA field center also conducts unmanned civilian launches from adjacent Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.

(2) Where is this place?
It is located on Merritt Island, Florida, the center is north-northwest of Cape Canaveral on the Atlantic Ocean, midway between Miami and Jacksonville.

(3) Why do tourists visit this place?
People visit Kennedy Space Center as they can have many new, exciting, and enriching experiences. People from all ages can enjoy and learn about space. Tourists can go for KSC Tours and Astronaut Encounter as well as visit places like U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame®, Rocket Garden, Apollo / Saturn V Center, LC 39 Observation Gantry, International Space Station Center, Space Shuttle Plaza, Astronaut Memorial, Children’s Play Dome, Early Space Exploration, Hubble Telescope Exhibit and IMAX® Films.
Here is some information about one of the most popular attractions of the space center.

-NASA Educator Resource Center
The NASA Educator Resource Center (ERC) at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex provides expertise and facilities to help educators access and utilize science, mathematics, and technology instructional products. These products are based on NASA's unique mission and are aligned with the national and state standards. The educational resources available include videos, slides, lesson plans, publications and lunar & meteorite samples.

-Astronaut Encounter: Meet Famous Astronauts
Fewer than 500 men and women – of the Earth’s six billion people – have ever flown in space. But each day at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, guests get the rare opportunity to meet veteran astronauts from NASA’s Astronaut Corps. The daily Astronaut Encounter briefings allow plenty of time for discussion.

-United States Astronaut Hall of Fame
Come live the human side of space at the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, complete with the sights, sounds and experiences of the famous astronauts who first ventured into the frontiers of space. Experience exhibits dedicated to our nation's astronauts, including the world's largest collection of personal memorabilia and realistic astronaut training simulators.

Explore a rare collection of astronaut artefacts and see remarkable displays, exhibits and tributes dedicated to the heroes. From Wally Schirra's Sigma 7 Mercury spacecraft to stunning glass etchings that line the Hall of Heroes, the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame celebrates the accomplishments of astronauts everywhere.
After you see the Hall of Fame, it's your turn to take the controls with hands-on activities and simulators, where you can suit up, strap in and blast off into an interactive experience that gives you a true taste of space. From the G-Force Trainer that lets you feel the pressure of four times the force of gravity, to the space shuttle landing simulator and riding a rover across the rocky Martian terrain, you can test your skills – and your nerve.

-Shuttle Launch Experience
It’s 3... 2... 1... launch as guests take their own exciting journey of the Space Shuttle’s rush to Earth’s orbit. On Shuttle Launch Experience, visitors strap in to the sights, sounds and sensations of a real Space Shuttle launch.
The journey begins as passengers enter the Shuttle Launch Simulation Facility, a looming six-story structure that looks like the actual Space Shuttle facilities at Kennedy Space Center. As crew members ascend along the gantry, veteran shuttle astronauts share testimonials, setting the stage for the experience to come.
Entering the heart of Space Shuttle operations for the pre-launch briefing, crew members are guided by veteran Space Shuttle Commander Charlie Bolden as he takes them step-by-step through the shuttle launch sequence. Brilliant video screens spring to life on shuttle-like robotic arms. Anxious moments arise as atmospheric sound and lighting effects dramatize the moments before your space shuttle launch.

4) What are the sources of information for this place?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kennedy_Space_Center#Visitor_Complexnedy'
http://www.nasa.gov/centers/kennedy/about/history/index.html
http://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/imax-films.aspx
http://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/shuttle-launch-experience.aspx
http://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/astronaut-hall-of-fame.aspx
http://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/astronaut-encounter.aspx
http://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/buy-tickets.aspx
http://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/driving-directions.aspx

( 5) Kennedy's Rich History )
On July 29, 1958, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed Public Law 85-568 , creating the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, also known as NASA. In July 1962, the agency established its Launch Operations Center on Florida's east coast, and renamed it in late 1963 to honour the president who put America on the path to the moon.

NASA's John F. Kennedy Space Center has helped set the stage for America's adventure in space for more than four decades. The spaceport has served as the departure gate for every American manned mission and hundreds of advanced scientific spacecraft. From the early days of Project Mercury to the space shuttle and International Space Station, from the Hubble Space Telescope to the Mars Exploration Rovers, the center enjoys a rich heritage in its vital role as NASA's processing and launch center . As the nation embarks on a new chapter in space exploration, Kennedy will continue to make history.

( 6) How do we get there? )
-Kennedy Space Center Directions
Using MapQuest or MSNMaps, use the city "Orsino," and the state "FL." Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is located just to the west on 405, between Range Road and East Avenue SW.

-From Orlando on State Road 528
Travel east on SR 528 to the SR 407 exit to Kennedy Space Center and Titusville. Take SR 407 until it dead ends into SR 405. Turn right (east) onto SR 405 and follow the signs for Kennedy Space Center. You will travel approximately nine miles on SR 405. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is located on your right.

-From Orlando on State Road 50
Travel east on SR 50 until you pass under the I-95 overpass. At the next intersection, turn right (east) onto SR 405 and follow the signs for Kennedy Space Center. You will travel approximately 11 miles on SR 405. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is located on your right.

-From Daytona Beach on Interstate 95
Travel along I-95 to Exit #215 (SR 50). Turn left (east) onto SR 50, then turn right (east) on to SR 405 and follow the signs for Kennedy Space Center. You will travel approximately 11 miles on SR 405. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is located on your right.

-From Miami on Interstate 95
Travel along I-95 to Exit #212 (SR 407). Head east/north on SR 407 until it dead ends into SR 405. Turn right (east) on SR 405 and follow the signs for Kennedy Space Center. You will travel approximately nine miles on SR 405. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is located on your right.

Park Hours / Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is open year round, except December 25 and certain launch days.
Current operating hours are from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (The U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame is open from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.)
Tours begin at 10 a.m. and depart continuously every 15 minutes. The last tour departs at 2:15 p.m. Each bus tour runs approximately 2 hours

done by, Lee Sae Yun4D, Lim Yi Xian4D







STS-60 Launch
(Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:STS-60_Launch.jpg)



The Rocket Garden Display at KSC Visitors Complex
(Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Nasa_rocketgarden.JPG)





Children's Play Dome at Kennedy Space Station Visitor Centre
(Source: http://goflorida.about.com/od/capeportcanavera/ig/Kennedy-Space-Center/Children-s-Play-Dome.htm)



Qn. 1: What is this place?
The John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) is the U.S. government installation that manages and operates America's astronaut launch facilities. Currently serving as the base for the country's three space shuttles, the NASA field center also conducts unmanned civilian launches from adjacent Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (operated by the 45th Space Wing). KSC has been the launch site for every U.S. human space flight since 1968. Its iconic Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) is the fourth-largest structure in the world by volume.
Qn. 2: Where is this place?
Kennedy Space Station is located on Merritt Island, Florida, the center is north-northwest of Cape Canaveral on the Atlantic Ocean, midway between Miami and Jacksonville.


Qn. 3: Why do tourists visit this place?
From 1969–1972, LC-39 was the departure point for all six Apollo manned moon landing missions using the Saturn V, the largest and most powerful operational launch vehicle in history.
There is a visitor center and public tours, as KSC is a major tourist destination. KSC an important wildlife sanctuary; Mosquito Lagoon, Indian River, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and Canaveral National Seashore are other features of the area. Center workers can encounter bald eagles, alligators, wild boars, rattlesnakes, panthers and manatees. KSC is one of ten major NASA field centers, and has several facilities listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex (formerly known as Spaceport USA), operated by Delaware North Companies, has a number of exhibits and displays. There is the Shuttle Launch Experience; a simulation ride into space; two IMAX theaters; and a range of bus tours.
There is tour-bus transportation to the Apollo-Saturn V Center and an observation platform at Launch Complex 39, which provides unobstructed views of both launch pads and the surrounding KSC property. The Apollo-Saturn V Center is a large museum built around its centerpiece exhibit, a restored Saturn V launch vehicle, and features other space related exhibits, including an Apollo capsule. Two theaters allow the visitor to relive parts of the Apollo program. One simulates the environment inside an Apollo firing room during an Apollo launch, and another simulates the Apollo 11 moon landing. The tour also includes the Space Station Processing Facility (SSPF) where modules for the International Space Station are tested.
The Visitor Complex includes two facilities run by the Astronauts Memorial Foundation. The most visible of these is the Space Mirror Memorial, also known as the Astronaut Memorial, a huge black granite mirror through-engraved with the names of all astronauts who died in the line of duty. These names are constantly illuminated from behind, with natural light when possible, and artificial light when necessary. The glowing names seem to float in a reflection of the sky. Supplemental displays nearby give the details of the lives and deaths of the astronauts memorialized. Elsewhere on the Visitor Complex grounds is the Foundation's Center for Space Education, which includes a resource center for teachers, among other facilities. Visitors can also see several flight-used or flight-ready spacecraft at KSC.

Qn. 4: What are the sources of information for this place?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kennedy_Space_Center
http://www.nasa.gov/centers/kennedy/index.html
http://www.clarionspacecenter.com/
http://goflorida.about.com/od/capeportcanavera/ig/Kennedy-Space-Center/Children-s-Play-Dome.htm

(Qn. 5: How the natural processes affect this place?)
The central Florida area receives more lightning strikes than any other place in the USA, causing NASA to spend millions of dollars to avoid strikes during launches. On November 14, 1969, Apollo 12 was struck by lightning just after lift-off from Pad 39A, but the flight continued safely. The most powerful lightning strike recorded at KSC occurred at LC-39B on August 25, 2006 while shuttle Atlantis was being prepared for STS-115. NASA managers were initially concerned that the lightning strike caused damage to Atlantis, but none was found.
In September 2004, areas of KSC were damaged by Hurricane Frances. The Vehicle Assembly Building lost 1,000 exterior panels. This exposed 39,800 sq ft (3,700 m2) of the building to the elements. Damage occurred to the south and east sides of the VAB. The shuttle's Thermal Protection System Facility suffered extensive damage. The roof was partially torn off and the interior suffered water damage. Further damage to KSC was caused by Hurricane Wilma in October 2005.

(Qn. 6: How do locals benefit from the tourism in this place?)
The local benefit quite a lot from the existence of Kennedy Space Center in Florida. For example, The Clarion Inn Kennedy Space Center Hotel. With its location, which is the closest hotel to the Kennedy Space Center, they promote the hotel by using their location to the Kennedy Space Center, where visitors can have a memorable experience. They can have clear and spectacular views of Shuttle Launches and the Indian River Lagoon, and many more interesting things to do near that space coast hotel.


Done by Astri Devi 4R, Jessica Ardelia Tan 4D

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