Mountain And Glacial Landforms: What Is An Arête?
When two glaciers erode parallel U-shaped valleys, it results in a knife-like, ridge of rock in the center called the Arête.
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Aeolian Landforms: What Is A Desert Pavement?
When closely packed, interlocking angular or rounded rock fragments cover a desert surface, it results in a desert pavement.
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Aeolian Landforms: What Is A Blowout?
When sediments are removed by wind to result in a sandy depression in a sand dune ecosystem, it is called a blowout.
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Ramsar Wetlands Of Thailand: Importance In Conservation
Fourteen wetlands in Thailand have been designated as RAMSAR Wetlands of International Importance and the list is presented below.
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Native Reptiles Of Somalia
From its arid north to its wetter southeastern coasts, Somalia has several species of lizards and snakes.
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Fluvial Landforms: What Is A Braided Channel?
When a river has a heavy sediment load and steep gradient, a braided channel forms.
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The Four Pests Campaign: Objectives, Execution, Failure, And Consequences
The systematic extermination of sparrows in China during the Four Pest Campaign led to large-scale ecological disaster
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Native Amphibians Of Venezuela
Venezuela's wetlands and rainforests house numerous species of frogs, toads, and salamanders.
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Major Rivers Of Venezuela
Rio Negro is the longest river to pass partially through Venezuela, while the Caroní is the longest wholly within it.
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Fluvial Landforms: What Is Drainage Basin?
A drainage basin is an area where all surface water converges to a single point at a lower elevation to join another body of water.
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The Northernmost Points In The United States
Point Barrow in Alaska is the northernmost point in the country while Northwest Angle is the northernmost point of the 48 contiguous states of US.
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Native Reptiles Of Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea offers a wide range of habitats for a diverse collection of native reptiles
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Native Plants Of Argentina
Argentina's varied climate and terrain gives rise to many different species of flowers, trees, and grasses.
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Native Amphibians Of Russia
Dark-Spotted Frogs are threatened in Russia's Amur River Basin and elsewhere by polluted waters and hunters.
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Native Reptiles Of Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is well known for its abundance of desert and coastal snakes, such as Puff Adders and Carpet Vipers.
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Native Fish Species Of Libya
Libyan Mediterranean coastal waters and its seasonal and man-made inland freshwater house a diversity of fish.
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Mongolia's Most Threatened Mammals
Among all of Mongolia's native mammals, Bactrian Camels and Saiga Antelopes are critically endangered.
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The Tallest Mountains In Australia
Led by Kosciuszko, Townsend, and Twynam, Australia's greatest heights are reached in the Snowy Mountains range.
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Cryogenic Landforms: What Are Palsas?
Occurring in polar and subpolar climates, palsas are low ovular frost heaves containing ice lenses which are permanently frozen.
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What Is An Antipode In Geography?
An antipode are two points on the Earth's surface, directly opposite from one another.
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