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
Environment
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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
The Shortest Rivers In North America
Montana's Roe River is one of North America's shortest rivers.
June 26, 2018 17:20
What Is The Oldest Living Thing In The World?
Some of the oldest things on earth are thought to be thousands of years old.
June 22, 2018 14:55
Major Bodies of Water in the United Kingdom
Lough Neagh is the largest water body in the United Kingdom by area and Loch Ness has the highest mean depth.
June 22, 2018 12:59
The Deepest Rivers in the World
The Congo is the world's deepest river, with depths of more than 720 ft.
June 22, 2018 12:30
The World's Fastest Rivers
The Amazon river has the highest water discharge of the rivers of the world.
June 22, 2018 11:38
What Is Dredging?
Dredging is the process of excavating soil and sediment up from under the water's surface.
June 21, 2018 16:19
The Pros And Cons Of Hydroelectricity
Hydroelectricity is one of the most widely used alternative source of energy.
June 21, 2018 10:52
What Happened to the Passenger Pigeon?
When the last passenger pigeon known to humankind named Martha died in 1914, an entire species died with her.
June 20, 2018 15:34
Dark Sky Parks in Europe
There are 19 Dark Sky parks and reserves across Europe.
June 20, 2018 11:39
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