Earth Science

There are many tropic levels in a lake ecosystem, and the addition or removal of an organism can cause positive and negative cascades of certain species. Typical fresh water lakes have a wide range of interactions occurring between organisms. For…
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Much of the world’s food supply is being threatened by what is known as the Bee Colony Collapse Disorder. This is a crucial environmental issue. Crops must have pollination. Honeybees transfer pollen which is a vital function for plant reproduction….
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Some of the best learned, and closely remembered values a child takes into adult-hood are those which are gently nurtured throughout childhood. Some ecology and environmental books can be rather disturbing for some, and perhaps 5 years old, depending on…
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Granting a teen the gift of ecological knowledge and a basic environmental background is essential to their survival. A good well rounded foundation for ideas and creative thinking only helps us all and can be a lot of fun in…
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Occasionally, during the summer months, an announcement is made that the area is experiencing drought conditions, so water conservation measures should be enacted. Many do not understand how they can help in conserving water. There are many ways to help…
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Rainforests are the oldest and most biologically diverse ecosystems in the planet. Rainforests cover approximately 7% of the Earth´s surface, and contain more than half the world´s plant and animal species. Rainforests get from 170-200 cm (67- 79 inches) of…
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The chaparral is a biome characterized by hot, dry weather.  The area gets more precipitation than a true desert and features a mixture of woody and grassy plants.  Most of the flora in a chaparral is low to the ground…
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The terrestrial biomes consist of biomes of vegetation. Biomes are a way to categorize the different types of ecological habitats around the world. These habitats are categorized by temperature, precipitation, and types of flora and fauna that grow in these…
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One of the most interesting of terrestrial biomes is found in alpine regions of the world.  Alpine biomes are found in mountainous regions of the world at altitudes 10,000 feet and higher. These areas have harsh weather conditions with high…
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The alpine biome is found in various mountain regions of the world. They’re usually located at altitudes of up to 3048 meters (10,000 feet), where trees are scarce. Temperatures in the alpine tundra biome are generally below freezing in the…
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