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...

Renewable Energy Sources

by | Jul 29, 2024 | Student Blogs

What Is Renewable Energy? Renewable energy sources are essential for a sustainable future. Unlike fossil fuels, which can deplete and harm the environment, renewable energy sources are abundant and cleaner.  Energy from sources that are naturally replenished and never...

Process Of Fossilization

by | Jul 29, 2024 | Student Blogs

What Is Fossilization? Fossilization is a complex and rare process that preserves remains of ancient life forms through mineral replacement.  Steps: Death: An organism dies, and its remains settle in sediment (mud, sand, etc.). Burial: Over time, sediment layers...

Basics of Quantum Physics

by | Jul 29, 2024 | Student Blogs

What is Quantum Physics? Quantum physics is a branch of science that studies the smallest particles in the universe, such as atoms, and subatomic particles, like electrons and photons.  Atoms: The basic building blocks of matter, consisting of a nucleus (protons and...

The Anatomy Of A Flower

by | Jul 29, 2024 | Student Blogs

Parts Of A Flower Flowers are not just beautiful; they are fascinating structures that play a crucial role in plants’ life cycles.  Petals: Often brightly colored, petals attract pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and birds.  Sepals: These green, leaf-like...
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