What Is Crop Rotation?
Crop rotation is using the same piece of land to grow different crops in alternate years in an effort to maximize production.
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The Douro River Of Portugal And Spain
The Douro River is one of the most economically and hydrologically important rivers of the Iberian Peninsula.
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The Longest Non-Polar Glaciers In The World
Tajikistan is home to the longest non-polar glacier in the world, the 77-kilometer long Fedchenko Glacier.
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The Longest Rivers of Europe
Viewed as the national river of Russia, the Volga is the longest European River, flowing for a distance of 3,692 kilometers.
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The Solar System's Tallest Mountains
Curiously, only one mountain on Earth, Mauna Loa in Hawaii, is tall enough from base to peak to be featured on this list. Read to learn why even Everest fails the test!
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Biggest Asteroid Impacts In Earth's History
Time and again, asteroid impacts on Earth have scarred the surface of the blue planet, leaving behind massive craters.
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National Animals Of African Countries
The leopard appears twice on the list of African countries' official National Animals, while Mauritius is represented by an extinct species.
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National Animals Of Asian Countries
With such biodiversity, it may come as little surprise that India couldn't settle on 1, 2, 3, or even just 4 national animals!
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National Animals Of European Countries
Several European nations are symbolized by heraldic lions and other mythological creatures, although exciting real world fauna appear on the list as well.
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National Animals Of North American And Caribbean Countries
Interestingly enough, each Caribbean nation to make the list has its own national bird.
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National Animals Of Countries In Oceania
New Zealand's and Australia's top picks of nationally iconic fauna will likely come as little surprise.
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National Animals Of South And Central America
From Central American jungles to the Amazon to Patagonia to Tierra del Fuego, these countries have no shortage of choices of fauna to serve as national symbols.
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The Oldest U.S. National Forests
Not far from the oldest U.S. National Park at Yellowstone, Shoshone was established in 1891 in Wyoming.
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The Panama Canal
The Panama Canal is one of the most significant canals in the world, effectively connecting Atlantic and Pacific trade routes with far-reaching economic implications.
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The Heaviest Living Animals In The Oceans
All Of The World's Heaviest Animals Are Cetaceans, With The Blue Whale Being The Largest Living Animal On Earth.
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Which U.S. State Borders Only One Other State?
Maine only borders 1 other U.S. state (New Hampshire), while bordering 2 Canadian Provinces (New Brunswick and Quebec).
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Heaviest Land Animals Alive Today
While whales may dominate the list of largest aquatic animals, these terrestrial species can really make the ground rumble.
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The Heaviest Living Reptiles In The World
The Saltwater Crocodile Is The Largest Living Reptile On Earth Followed Closely By The Nile And Orinoco Crocodile.
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The Largest Hawaiian Islands
With an area of 4,028 square miles, the island of Hawaii, also known as the Big Island, is the largest one in Hawaii, USA.
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The Glaciation Timeline
Five known Ice Ages have influenced life on Earth, comprising of both glacial and interglacial periods.
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