Launch Point

This week’s subject: Geography

Whether it’s understanding the cause of tsunamiss or why many roads and railroads are built in river valleys, geography is important for understanding our world and dealing with issues ranging from pollution to international trade. Discover not only how geography encompasses the physical landscape, but also how people live and how they interact with their environment through the direct links on The Times’ Launch Point Web site. Go to:

https://www.latimes.com/launchpoint/