10 of the Most Polluted Places in the World
Worst Pollution Around the World One of the recurrent and most debated topics of today is pollution. This controversial matter which humanity has been confronting … Read more
Worst Pollution Around the World One of the recurrent and most debated topics of today is pollution. This controversial matter which humanity has been confronting … Read more
One of our worst fears is that of an asteroid hitting the Earth. It is also a very legitimate fear since almost 200 craters are … Read more
Awesome Science Facts that Will Blow Your Mind Despite the fact that it’s supposed to be all about answers to questions, science is still a … Read more
With a little planning, you can make the most of the large, bright first full moon in September. The first full moon in September, or … Read more
5 Alternate Origins of Life Theories We might not yet know for certain where we came from or how life on Earth had begun in … Read more
Earthquakes cause the earth to shake. It can hit anytime and anywhere. Furthermore, it can strike at different levels of intensity. The unpredictability of this … Read more
When a volcano erupts most people associate it with hot flowing rocks. To know more facts about lava, some information about volcanoes is also needed. … Read more
The question of why the sky is blue is one that’s asked often by both kids and adults. To fully understand the answer it’s important … Read more
The great Himalaya Mountain Range formed as a result of tectonic forces driving two continental plates towards each other, the Indian and Eurasian Plates. The … Read more
Why Are Planets Round? Earth and the other solid planets were liquid when they formed. Surface tension and gravity force fluids including planets, stars, and … Read more
Chile’s Earthquake Changed Earth’s Mass Distribution & Shortened Days Large magnitude earthquakes, such as Chile’s 8.8 magnitude earthquake, can redistribute mass in Earth’s crust enough … Read more
World Maps, Historical Maps, Cultural, Topographical & Other Maps There are lots of different types of maps besides just world maps. Technology has improved the … Read more
A geography classroom is a good place for a lesson plan on natural disasters. Design a natural disasters unit study for a multidisciplinary approach. Natural … Read more
When summer is over, leaves start changing from green to red, orange, yellow, and brown. Do you wonder why? Here’s help to understand why leaves … Read more
Zinc Facts for Kids Zinc is an essential trace element. It is a nutrient found in cells throughout the body and is needed to stay … Read more
How Scientists Identify Gemstones Most people rely on color to identify gemstones, however, this is not a reliable method. Rather, science has developed a number … Read more
Each world climate zone is broadly based on the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, and the Arctic and Antarctic circles. This broad classification has also … Read more
Origins of the Roman Candle, Sparkler, and Gunpowder Although the discovery of fireworks can’t be pinned down to an exact dynasty, most credit the Chinese … Read more
Learn about the many sources of ocean water pollution including oil spills, plastics, and most importantly land-based runoff. Ocean pollution leads to beach closings, contaminated … Read more
Have you ever wondered what geography actually is; well there is no simple answer because geography is many things. Basic geography is defined as the … Read more
In addition to having one of the coldest climates on Earth, Antarctica also experiences fierce winds and extreme dryness. Antarctica is the fifth-largest of the … Read more
Copper is used in coins, pipes, electrical wiring, electronic components, and the human body. Copper is a transition element and has the symbol Cu and … Read more
Lakes can be found in every country on planet Earth, yet no two lakes will ever be found to be the same. There are many … Read more
Plants have certain anatomical characteristics that enable them to survive with little or no water for extended periods. How can you spot them? It hasn’t … Read more
The potential of an active volcano to cause mass destruction is limitless, as history has proven. The Earth is full of activity. Mother nature is … Read more
Great Pyramid of Giza The Great Pyramid of Giza (also called the Pyramid of Khufu and the Pyramid of Cheops) is the oldest and largest … Read more
Yellowstone is located at the headwaters of the Yellowstone River, from which it takes its historical name. In addition to driving around the park, exploring … Read more
Here we are going to share some of the most interesting facts about the Amazon rainforest for kids. These facts include exciting information about temperate … Read more
Drip-drop Rocks Stalactites are icicle-shaped columns of stone that hang from the ceiling of limestone caves. Grow your own stalactites and find out how these … Read more
In the wild, the Venus flytrap’s habitat is a pine savanna—peaty, sandy soil. This carnivorous plant (CP) is found in North and South Carolina and … Read more
A Volcano is a vent in the earth through which hot gases and molten rock rise to the surface. A cone-shaped mountain of erupted material … Read more
Despite the fact that nearly every little kid has wanted to be an astronaut at some point during their childhood, there are a staggering number … Read more
Angel Falls, the world’s highest waterfall, is so high that much of the water evaporates before it can reach the ground. Angel Falls waterfall is … Read more
If viewed from above the Sun’s north pole, all the planets are orbiting in a counter-clockwise direction; but while most planets also rotate counter-clockwise, Venus … Read more
We all know that deserts are one of the driest places in the world but did you know that the Atacama desert in Chile is … Read more
Chernobyl disaster was a nuclear accident that occurred on April 26, 1986. Currently it is the only major nuclear incident that has had international consequences. … Read more