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Astronomers have come up with many criteria to classify planets, one criterion being composition.

How Many Types Of Planets Are There?

There are 17 different types of planets on the basis of composition.

October 31, 2017 12:58

Oysters come from the scientific class called bivalve meaning; having two shells.

Oyster Facts: Animals of the Oceans

The name oyster actually refers to various salt-water bivalve molluscs.

October 30, 2017 18:01

Astronomers studying celestial objects such as planets have revealed eight classifications based on mass regimes.

How Many Types Of Planets Are There On The Basis Of Mass Regime?

Planets and planetary bodies are classified into 8 types on the basis of mass regime.

October 30, 2017 17:49

Colorful jellyfish species are often found in coastal areas around the world.

How Many Species of Jellyfish Are There?

There are more than 2,000 known species of jellyfish.

October 30, 2017 16:13

Alluvial fan in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado caused by flooding.

What Is Colluvium And How Is It Different From Alluvium?

Thick layers of colluvium are often important indicators of paleoclimatic change.

October 30, 2017 15:44

Thorium (Th) is a weak radioactive element of the actinide series.

List of Countries By Thorium Reserves

India has the largest reserves of thorium with 963,000 tonnes.

October 30, 2017 13:02

The 6 Natural Regions of Arkansas

The southern US state of Arkansas is popular for its beautiful outdoor terrain.

October 26, 2017 17:51

Kariba Dam on the Zambezi river between Zambia and Zimbabwe in Africa.

What is a Reservoir?

A reservoir is an artificial structure designed to hold back large quantities of fluids like water, ensuring a constant supply of water to cities, households and for farming.

October 26, 2017 16:15

Humans has sent thousands of satellites to space, however close to three-quarters of them have ceased being functional.

How Many Satellites are There in Space?

There are thousands of man-made satellites in space.

October 26, 2017 12:15

Florida's warm climate means the state receives little or no snow.

Has It Ever Snowed in Florida?

Florida has 16 recorded snowfalls in the 21st century.

October 25, 2017 13:52

An example of Mediterranean shrubland in the Guaddarama Mountains near Madrid, Spain.

What Is a Shrubland?

A shrubland is a plant community in which shrubs are the dominant vegetation.

October 25, 2017 13:15

The nutria rat's major distinguishing trait is its orange front teeth.

Nutria Rats - Animals of the World

Nutria rats, native to South America, can be found in the wetlands of the southern US.

October 24, 2017 17:08

Bigfoot, also known as the Sasquatch, is a large ape-like creature said to live in American forests, especially in the Pacific Northwest.

Bigfoot and Other Tales of Forest Folklore

Turns out, many countries have their own version of Bigfoot.

October 24, 2017 14:40

Halophytes are common among ocean shorelines.

What Is a Halophyte?

Plants growing in high salinity areas are called halophytes.

October 24, 2017 13:28

Crater Lake, in Oregon, US, was created by a volcanic caldera approximately 7,700 years ago.

What Are The Differences Between A Volcanic Caldera And A Volcanic Crater?

Both a caldera and a crater are volcanic features with certain differences.

October 24, 2017 12:25

The Black Sea is thought to have originated from what was the Paleo-Tethys Ocean.

Where Was The Tethys Ocean Located?

The Tethys Ocean was located between the ancient continents of Gondwana and Laurasia between 250 and 65 million years ago.

October 24, 2017 11:13

Climatology seeks to establish why climate varies from place to another.

What is Climatology?

Climatology is the scientific study of climate, defined as weather patterns that have been averaged over a given period of time to obtain a consistent pattern of the expected atmospheric conditions.

October 23, 2017 16:03