Where in the World? A Google Earth Puzzle

Looking at the world through via Google Earth offers striking images of the diversity of our planet and the impact that humans have had on it. Today's entry is a puzzle. We're challenging you to figure out where in the world each of the images below is taken. (You'll find answers and links at the bottom of the entry.) North is not always up in these pictures, and, apart from a bit of contrast, they are unaltered images provided by Google and its mapping partners. So I invite you to open up Google Earth (or Google Maps), have a look at the images below, and dive in. Good luck! [25 images]

This community lies near the intersection of seven rivers. (Answers are listed at the bottom of the page) (© Google, DigitalGlobe) 

25 Unbelievable Photographs of Rice Terraces

Photograph via Desktopart.org

Rice Terraces are used in farming to cultivate hilly or mountainous terrain. They are quite effective for growing crops that require a lot of water, such as rice. They also help to decrease erosion and surface runoff. Oh and they are quite stunning to photograph from above! Terraced fields are used widely across east, south and southeast Asia with many of the images below taken in Yunnan, China. Please enjoy these 25 unbelievable photographs.

Earth Form Above By Klaus Leidorf

The earth is much prettier if you look at it from the height.You don’t believe me, do you? Well here are some examples that will change your mind. Enjoy  the beauty of the Earth!