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What Are The Harmful Effects Of Littering?

Littering has adverse impacts on human health and the environment.

September 25, 2018 16:06

What Kind of Animals Live In The Soil?

The soil ecosystem supports a great diversity of life.

September 25, 2018 15:54

Soil is composed of a mix of different things.

What Does Soil Consist Of?

Soil is essential for the growth of plants.

September 25, 2018 15:19

Wildfires can have devastating consequences on wildlife and the surrounding landscape.

What Are The Effects Of A Wildfire?

A wildfire is highly detrimental to the environment and economy of the affected region.

September 24, 2018 17:48

The Western Black Rhinoceros was a subspecies of the Black Rhinoceros pictured here.

Which Animals Have Recently Gone Extinct?

More species are going extinct now than ever before.

September 24, 2018 16:35

During hail storms, large hail stones can cause significant damage to property such as cars.

The Different Types Of Meteorological Disasters

Heat waves, tornadoes, and blizzards are examples of meteorological disasters.

September 21, 2018 16:43

The Ob River flows through Russia before emptying into the Gulf of Ob.

What Countries Does The Ob River Flow Through?

The Ob River is the world's seventh longest river.

September 21, 2018 15:44

Flooded street in Houston, Texas. Editorial credit: michelmond / Shutterstock.com

The Different Types Of Hydrological Disasters

Floods, limnic eruptions, and tsunamis are examples of hydrological disasters.

September 21, 2018 13:59

Ramon Makhtesh in Israel's Negev Desert.

What Is A Makhtesh?

A makhtesh is a geological landform found in the Middle East. Learn about where makhtesh are found and how they are formed.

September 21, 2018 13:45

A 3D rendering of the protein Thaumatin, the sweetest substance in the world.

What Is The Sweetest Substance In The World?

Interestingly, the sweetest substance in the world is a protein.

September 21, 2018 12:52

Marine pollution is detrimental to wildlife and ecosystems.

The Different Types Of Marine Pollution

Marine pollution can be of different types like ocean acidification, underwater noise, plastic accumulation, etc.

September 21, 2018 11:54

Antarctica is found in the South Frigid Zone.

The Five Geographical Zones Of The World

The Earth's five main latitude zones comprise of five geographical zones: the North Frigid Zone, the North Temperate Zone, the South Temperate Zone, the Torrid Zone, and the South Frigid Zone.

September 21, 2018 11:46

Tornadoes are classified as major whirlwinds.

What Causes A Whirlwind?

A whirlwind is a type of weather phenomenon.

September 21, 2018 11:35

During an avalanche, large masses of snow dislodge from the mountainside.

How Many Types Of Avalanches Are There?

Avalanches can be classified into several types based on their mode of formation.

September 21, 2018 11:17

Wildfires can be caused by a variety of human or natural reasons.

What Causes A Wildfire?

Both man-made and natural factors can cause a wildfire.

September 21, 2018 10:34

What Are The Differences Between A Whirlwind And A Whirlpool?

While whirlwinds are described as wind vortexes that can happen anywhere in the world and are primarily caused by turbulence, whirlpools are spinning bodies of water created when two currents intersect.

September 20, 2018 17:09