What is an Autotroph?
An autotroph is an organism which produces complex organic compounds from simple substances.
October 16, 2017 16:43
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What Is an Ophiolite?
Ophiolites are oceanic crust pieces that have been thrusted onto the edges of continental plates.
October 12, 2017 16:22
What Are The Differences Between A Lake And A Pond?
Although separate terms are often used, there is no clear way to distinguish between the two differently-named water bodies.
October 12, 2017 15:29
The Different Types of Seals
Seals, semi-aquatic mammals in the Order Carnivora, can be found in various habitats across the world.
October 12, 2017 12:50
What is Distance Decay?
Distance decay describes the effects of distance on spatial or cultural interactions.
October 11, 2017 16:56
What Factors Cause A False Sunrise?
In a false sunrise, the sun appears to have risen in the sky but is actually below the horizon.
October 11, 2017 13:03
What Is So Interesting About The Behavior Of Lemon Ants?
Lemon ants are known to create devil's gardens.
October 11, 2017 12:58
What Is The Difference Between A Biotope And A Habitat?
Although the terms biotope and habitat are often used interchangeably, they have distinct meanings of their own.
October 11, 2017 12:45
What is an Agrarian Society?
An agrarian society is built on maintaining itself through farming and the production of food.
October 10, 2017 12:23
What Is Niche Construction?
The process of the alteration of the environment by an organism is called niche construction.
October 6, 2017 10:58
The Least Visited Countries in the World
The obscure Pacific island of Tuvalu is the world's least visited country.
October 5, 2017 17:09
Why Is Finland Called A Land of a Thousand Lakes?
In Finland, there is one lake for every 26 people.
October 5, 2017 13:22
The Mountains of the Moon
The Mountains of the Moon is an ancient name for a legendary mountain range located at the source of River Nile in East Africa.
October 5, 2017 01:58
What Is A Skerry?
A skerry is a tiny rocky island that is usually uninhabited due to its small size.
October 4, 2017 11:04
What Were The Possible Origins Of Phantom Islands?
Phantom islands appeared on maps in recorded history for some time but were later found to be non-existent.
October 4, 2017 10:58
What is a Pinniped?
Pinnipeds are aquatic and carnivorous mammals that are more commonly known as seals.
October 3, 2017 17:14
What is Longshore Drift?
Longshore drift can be simply defined as sediment transported by the longshore current.
October 3, 2017 16:54
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