Exploring the Marine Phytoplankton Cycle and Its Purpose in Our Oceans
Phytoplankton are the most abundant and widely distributed form of plant life on Earth. They are responsible for roughly 50% of global plant …
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Interglacial Life: What is a Moraine?
The earth has a cyclic pattern to climate over geological time oscillating between ice ages and temperate periods. Glaciers are a remnant of the last …
Continue ReadingCoriolis Force in Hurricanes for Kids - for Studying
Why do hurricanes move from north to south and east to west instead of just from west to east like most other storms? The simple answer is because of …
Continue ReadingInformation on Zooplankton: What it Is, Types and More
Zooplankton are microscopic animals that live on or near the top of large bodies of water. They are an integral part of the biosphere and are …
Continue ReadingAttack of the Asian Carp in the US
Fish are a very important food resource and commodity in the world today. In the right habitats, several species–such as the Asian …
Continue ReadingFascinating Fauna of the Atlantic Ocean: Factors that Affect Species Abundance & Biodiversity
The Atlantic Ocean is a vast ocean that is home to a diverse range of plant and animal species. Learn more about the fauna of the Atlantic Ocean, and …
Continue ReadingLearning How to Describe the Formation of a River System
Ever wonder how a mighty river came into being and where and what its original source is? A river system entails a whole lot more than just the river …
Continue ReadingAll About the World's Largest Snake: The Amazing Python Raticulatus (Reticulated)
Depending on how you wish to measure the size of a snake, the largest in the world is either the reticulated python (Python reticulatus) or the green …
Continue ReadingCloud Seeding: Understanding Its Meaning and History
It has been a long-treasured dream of mankind to be able to control the weather, particularly rainfall. Here we explain the origin of cloud seeding, …
Continue ReadingExploring Causes and Effects of Endangered Animal Species
All life on Earth is interconnected to form a balanced, healthy ecosystem, and all species are dependent on each other in some way or another. …
Continue ReadingThe Geological Formation of the Niagara Gorge
The entire Great Lakes Basin and the Niagara River are part of the Ice Age. This “fossil water” is less than one percent renewed water on an annual …
Continue ReadingBirds of Prey: Identification Tips
How many times have you looked up, seen a raptor flying overhead and wondered, “Is that a hawk…no too big…maybe it’s an …
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