Interesting Southern Elephant Seal Facts
Did you know this large mammal can weigh over 8,000 pounds and live up to 23 years? Find more interesting southern elephant seal facts, including …
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History of Agriculture in America from 1785 to 1896
Learning about the history of agriculture in America is far more interesting and complex than most realize. Here we will provide you with the key …
Continue ReadingHow Does Wind Affect Evaporation?
Students studying weather or the water cycle may ask how does wind affect evaporation and why is this important? When learning about water …
Continue ReadingAfrican Elephant Facts: Diet, Habitat, Behavior and More
This incredible animal can eat up to 400 pounds of food a day. Lean more interesting African elephant facts, including information on its diet, …
Continue ReadingCardinal Bird Facts: Information on the Northern Cardinal
The northern cardinal is a beautiful songbird with a wonderful voice. Find interesting cardinal bird facts, including information on their …
Continue ReadingTropical Weather Terms with Explanations for Students
This list of tropical weather terms and explanations will help grade school and middle school students understand the weather forecasts for tropical …
Continue ReadingRelative Humidity and Low Dewpoint
The meaning of relative humidity and low dewpoint are indicative of the amount of moisture contained in the atmosphere. Relative humidity is a …
Continue ReadingWhat is a Barometer and How Does It Work?
Here we examine what is a barometer and how does it work. A barometer is used to measure atmospheric pressure, which is one of the weather properties …
Continue ReadingEvaporation Water Cycle: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?
Evaporation in the water cycle occurs where the surfaces of the world’s lakes, rivers, and oceans are subjected to solar heat that changes its former …
Continue ReadingKenya Land Features: Savannas, Thorn-Scrub, Costal Woodlands and Montane Forest
Kenya land features are tremendously varied. From lofty volcanoes to game-rich savannas and coastal scrub, the East African country is full of …
Continue ReadingTypes of Weather Instruments
There are numerous types of instruments used to forecast the weather, and within the different types of weather instruments are several categories …
Continue ReadingFossils in the Deep Sea and Types of Fossils in the Arctic
Fossils in the deep sea sediment are single celled organisms such as Foraminifera. Foraminifera species are found in sediment cores with ash and dust …
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