Passengers of the ships would go without fresh water for long periods of time and often only left with rotten food for consumption. ... The southern African coast also contained a large supply of fresh water. Fresh water was always a necessity on a ship at sea. ... They were "to lay out a vegetable garden, secure the supply of fresh water, build a small fort, remain at peace with the inhabitants, and obtain cattle from them by barter". ...

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Current gyres carry cold water toward the equator on east sides of the oceans, warm water to higher latitudes on the west sides. The temperature of water bodies affects nearby land masses greatly, although there is less effect with distance from water. ... The wind blows water vapor from the ocean to the land. ... The water-holding capacity of soil is related to the soil type, with the finest soils holding water and coarser ones allowing it to percolate through. ... There are similar latitudinal gradients in fresh and salt water, also decreased aquatic diversity with depth and chemical extreme...

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Karibu ! That is a word that many a visitor will hear as soon as they arrive in Kenya. Kenya, the land of great sceneric beauty and friendly people, lies in the eastern part of Africa. It borders Ethiopia, Uganda, Sudan, Somalia and Tanzania. It also borders the Indian ocean and Lake Victoria. It...

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