The Greenhouse Effect & Climate Change

by | Aug 3, 2024 | Student Blogs

What Is the Greenhouse Effect? The greenhouse effect is a natural process that warms the Earth’s surface.  When the Sun’s energy reaches the Earth, some is reflected to space as infrared radiation, and the rest is absorbed.  Greenhouse gases in the...

The Importance Of Wetlands

by | Aug 2, 2024 | Student Blogs

What Are Wetlands? Wetlands are areas where water covers the soil or is present at or near the surface for at least part of the year.  Although wetlands cover only 6% of the Earth’s surface, they are critical for life on the planet. They include ecosystems like...

Layers Of The Earth’s Atmosphere

by | Jul 31, 2024 | Student Blogs

Layers Of The Atmosphere The Earth’s atmosphere is composed of five primary layers based on temperature: Troposphere: The lowest layer, where weather occurs, helping to distribute water and heat, which is essential for life. Stratosphere: Contains the ozone...

Ocean Currents and Marine Life

by | Jul 30, 2024 | Student Blogs

What Are Ocean Currents? Ocean currents are continuous, directed movements of ocean water caused by factors such as wind patterns, temperature differences, salinity gradients, and the Earth’s rotation. Ocean currents play a crucial role in regulating the...
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