Types of Sand Dunes
Sand dunes come in different varieties, including star, linear, and parabolic.
July 5, 2018 14:54
Environment
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What Is The World's Largest Living Organism?
It isn't the blue whale but is actually a plant fungus called Armillaria ostoyae that holds the title of the largest living thing on Earth.
July 4, 2018 17:26
Cities With The Worst Air Quality In The Middle East
Cities in Iran and Saudi Arabia have the worst air pollution in the Middle East.
July 4, 2018 16:55
What Is Insular Dwarfism?
Insular dwarfism is a phenomenon whereby island dwelling species evolve to be smaller in size than their mainland counterparts.
July 4, 2018 15:38
Cities With The Worst Air Quality In Europe
Tetovo in the FYR Macedonia has the worst air quality in Europe.
July 3, 2018 17:50
What Are Beaches Made Of?
Sand, gravel, pebbles, etc., are some of the materials making up beaches.
July 3, 2018 16:12
What Is Peak Water?
Peak water refers to a situation in which the supply of fresh water is not replenished at the rate it is consumed.
June 29, 2018 11:21
Regions of the World with the Highest River Runoffs
Asia (excluding the Middle East) has the highest river runoff of 13,300 km³.
June 29, 2018 11:18
What Is a Catchment Area of a River or Lake?
The catchment area of a rive or lake is synonymous to the drainage basin of the water body.
June 28, 2018 17:26
What Are The Sources Of Exposure To Manganese In The Environment?
Manganese can be toxic to the health of humans and the environment at high concentrations.
June 28, 2018 16:38
What Are the Primary Causes of Dam Failure?
Landslides and earthquakes can trigger dam failures.
June 28, 2018 16:18
Cities With The Worst Air Quality In Africa
Cities in Nigeria top the list of worst air pollution in Africa and the world.
June 28, 2018 10:43
Where Do Most Rivers Begin?
Many rivers originate in the mountains where they are either rain-fed or snow-fed.
June 27, 2018 16:19
What Is A Seawater Greenhouse?
A seawater greenhouse is a special type of greenhouse that allows the growth of crops in dry regions.
June 27, 2018 14:58
What Is an Endangered River?
Rivers are considered to be endangered when they have the potential to partially or fully dry up in the near future.
June 27, 2018 14:47
Cities With The Worst Air Quality In South America
Santa Gertrudes, Brazil has the worst air quality in South America.
June 26, 2018 17:38
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