Geography Grilling - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

NightKnight · 04-19-2004, 03:57 PM

Where do you find the numbers? Just measure on a map?

Lindolirian · 04-19-2004, 04:00 PM

The Atlas of Middle Earth. But yes it is possible to estimate by measuring. Thats what got me to look it up.

NightKnight · 04-19-2004, 04:02 PM

I think I'll give up on this one. Too hard for me, but it is a great question.

**The Saucepan Man** · 04-19-2004, 06:04 PM

Lake Mithrim is 256 sq miles.
Nen Hithoel is 244 sq miles.
Long Lake is 93 sq miles.

256 + 244 - 93 = 407, the area in sq miles of Lake Linaewen in Nevrast.

Of course, my finding the answer has nothing to do with my owning a copy of the Atlas of Middle-earth.

Lindolirian · 04-19-2004, 08:19 PM

Geography and Maths.. you're darn right! I couldn't resist the temptation to put a spin on it. In any case, you are correct. And of course, that book had absolutely nothing to do with your answer. You are just that good at measuring shapless lakes on maps..

**The Saucepan Man** · 04-20-2004, 06:18 AM

When it comes to maths, adding and subtracting a few numbers just about stretches me to the limit.

Name three areas (excluding any part of Mordor) that became barren wastelands in consequence of evil.

Lindolirian · 04-20-2004, 06:45 AM

Hey I never said you couldn't use a calculator!

Places left desolate by evil:
Ard-Galen (Anfauglith)
Dale (Desolation of Smaug)
Dagorlad*
Hollin
Field beneath the Party Tree in Hobbiton.**

*I don't know if this counts a a part of Mordor or not because its so close.
** A little small to count as a region, but it could work...

04-19-2004, 03:57 PM	#1
NightKnight Lost among the Stars Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hiding in Childhood (Sweden) Posts: 2,690	Where do you find the numbers? Just measure on a map? __________________ There are three kinds of people in this world. Those who can count, and those who can't.

04-19-2004, 04:00 PM	#2
Lindolirian World's Tallest Hobbit Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Where the view is long Posts: 2,117	The Atlas of Middle Earth. But yes it is possible to estimate by measuring. Thats what got me to look it up. __________________ 'They say that the One will himself enter into Arda, and heal Men and all the Marring from the beginning to the end."

04-19-2004, 04:02 PM	#3
NightKnight Lost among the Stars Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hiding in Childhood (Sweden) Posts: 2,690	I think I'll give up on this one. Too hard for me, but it is a great question. __________________ There are three kinds of people in this world. Those who can count, and those who can't.

04-19-2004, 06:04 PM	#4
The Saucepan Man Corpus Cacophonous Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 8,390	Georgraphy AND Maths??!! Lake Mithrim is 256 sq miles. Nen Hithoel is 244 sq miles. Long Lake is 93 sq miles. 256 + 244 - 93 = 407, the area in sq miles of Lake Linaewen in Nevrast. Of course, my finding the answer has nothing to do with my owning a copy of the Atlas of Middle-earth. __________________ Do you mind? I'm busy doing the fishstick. It's a very delicate state of mind!

04-19-2004, 08:19 PM	#5
Lindolirian World's Tallest Hobbit Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Where the view is long Posts: 2,117	Geography and Maths.. you're darn right! I couldn't resist the temptation to put a spin on it. In any case, you are correct. And of course, that book had absolutely nothing to do with your answer. You are just that good at measuring shapless lakes on maps.. __________________ 'They say that the One will himself enter into Arda, and heal Men and all the Marring from the beginning to the end."

04-20-2004, 06:18 AM	#6
The Saucepan Man Corpus Cacophonous Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 8,390	Next up When it comes to maths, adding and subtracting a few numbers just about stretches me to the limit. Name three areas (excluding any part of Mordor) that became barren wastelands in consequence of evil. __________________ Do you mind? I'm busy doing the fishstick. It's a very delicate state of mind!

04-20-2004, 06:45 AM	#7
Lindolirian World's Tallest Hobbit Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Where the view is long Posts: 2,117	Hey I never said you couldn't use a calculator! Places left desolate by evil: Ard-Galen (Anfauglith) Dale (Desolation of Smaug) Dagorlad* Hollin Field beneath the Party Tree in Hobbiton.** I don't know if this counts a a part of Mordor or not because its so close. * A little small to count as a region, but it could work... __________________ 'They say that the One will himself enter into Arda, and heal Men and all the Marring from the beginning to the end."