The Biggest Lakes in Ontario
Sixteen lakes in Ontario have an area greater than 150 square miles, of which Lake Superior is the largest with a surface area of 31,700 sq miles.
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5 Marsupials Who Aren't Kangaroos
A marsupial is an animal who carries its young in a pouch. Although the most well-known marsupial is the kangaroo, they are not the only example.
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What is Radioactivity?
Radioactivity is also known as radioactive decay and refers to the process by which an unstable atom loses energy.
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What Are Oligotrophic, Mesotrophic, And Eutrophic Lakes?
The trophic state of a lake is determined by the amount of biologically useful nutrients dissolved in the waters of the lake.
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Where Is The Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System Located?
Located within the Caribbean Sea, the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef or the Mayan Reef is a species rich habitat in need of urgent protection.
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Is It Possible to Drown In the Dead Sea?
A common urban legend states that drowning in the Dead Sea is impossible due to its high saline content. This is, however, simply not the case.
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The Largest Uninhabited Island in the World
Devon Island in Canada, known for its "Mars-like-habitat" is the largest uninhabited island in the world.
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What Is the Energy Source For Most Living Things?
Although the organisms on the earth who require energy are diverse, they truly all rely on one big source: the sun.
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How Does Recycling Help the Environment?
Recycling benefits our natural environment in a number of ways.
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Countries Who Rely on Desalination
Desalination is a means of transitioning non-potable salt water into potable fresh water.
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How Many Types Of Camels Live In The World Today?
Three species of camels, including two domesticated species and one wild species, live in the world today.
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Is DDT Still Being Used?
DDT use was popular as a form of insecticide up until the 1960s until speculation emerged about the safety of its usage.
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The 5 Species Of Kiwis Of New Zealand
Kiwi, the national symbol of New Zealand is endemic to the country, and occurs in five distinct species with overlapping or separate ranges.
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The Seven Species Of Sea Turtles Living In The Oceans Of Our Planet
Loggerhead, hawksbill, leatherback, olive ridley, flatback, green, and Kemp's ridley are the seven species of marine turtles found in the oceans of our world.
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The Biodiversity Hotspot of the Atlantic Forest
The Atlantic Forest of South America hosts an incredible diversity of flora and fauna that is facing numerous threats due to human activities in the region.
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The Biodiversity Hotspot of the Cerrado
The Cerrado is an extensive tropical savanna ecoregion of Brazil with a rich collection of endemic flora and fauna in need of immediate protection.
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Green House Gas Emissions By Canadian Province And Territory
Increase in the oil and gas industry for export markets is responsible for Alberta ranking number one in the list.
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Canadian Provinces/Territories By Percentage Of Protected Terrestrial Area
The Canadian provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Yukon, and Ontario have the highest percentage of protected terrestrial area.
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The World's Youngest Island
A volcanic island located off the southern coast of Iceland, Surtsey was formed in a volcanic eruption on November 14, 1963.
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The Biodiversity Hotspot Of The Cape Floristic Region, South Africa
The greatest non-tropical concentration of higher plant species in the world can be found in the biodiversity hotspot of the Cape Floristic Region.
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