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Which region of the United States is known as the nation's breadbasket?
Which states are included in the Southwest region of the United States?
Which animal is a protected species and the national bird of the United States?
What is the main purpose of TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) in the internet?
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What is the function of HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) in the internet?
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What does the 'accept-encoding' request header in HTTP specify?
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Study Notes
United States Geography
- The United States ranks as the third largest country in both area and population.
- Located in North America, it is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east.
- Shares northern border with Canada and southern border with Mexico.
- Comprises 50 states and the District of Columbia.
- Size exceeds that of the European Union, featuring high mountains in the West and vast central plains.
- Death Valley is the lowest point at -282 feet below sea level.
- Denali (formerly Mt. McKinley) is the highest peak, reaching 20,320 feet.
People and Culture
- The U.S. has a rich history as a nation of immigrants, fostering a diverse population from around the globe.
- Divided into six regions:
- New England: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont; known for European settlers seeking religious freedom.
- Mid-Atlantic: Includes Washington, D.C., Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania; culturally and economically significant region.
CS471 - Web Technologies
- Focuses on the Internet, web development, and related technologies.
- Syllabus and resources are available on Blackboard.
- Key textbook: "Web Development with Django" by B. Shaw, S. Badhawar, C. Guest, B. Chandra.
Assessment Criteria for CS471
- Midterm exam (Week 8): 20% of final grade.
- Individual web project: 20%, requiring the use of Django.
- Lab participation: 10%.
- Final exam: 50%.
Web Project Guidelines
- Incrementally develop a personal web application using Django.
- Concepts discussed in lectures must be implemented during lab sessions.
- Code must be hosted publicly on GitHub for evaluation, with explanatory commit messages.
- A lecture on Git and using GitHub will be provided.
- Project title and repository link must be submitted through Blackboard.
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Test your knowledge of US history with this quiz about the mid-Atlantic region and the struggles of the Southern states after the Civil War. Learn about the industrial areas, immigration, and the rise of major cities in the mid-Atlantic, as well as the challenges faced by Southern states.
