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Plant Tissue 101 – Types and Functions

Plants are composed of tissues, which are clusters of cells that work together to perform a function. Learn about plant tissue types & roles.

The Importance of Mangroves in Ecosystems

Mangroves are trees that grow in coastal areas where the land meets the sea. They have unique roots in saltwater and help protect erosion.

How Long Does It Take for Plastic to Decompose?

Plastic takes a really long time to decompose. For some items like plastic bottles and drinking straws, it can take hundreds of years.

What Are the 5 Themes of Geography?

The five themes of geography provide a framework for understanding the complexity of geography and make sense of the world.

Average Salary in Environmental Science [2024 Update]

From astrophysicists to arborists, this environmental science salary pyramid gives a sneak peak of how much earth scientists earn in their respective field.

What Is Geophysics – Become a Geophysicist

If you want to pursue a career as a geophysicist, one option is to look into geophysical courses online to get started in the career.

A Visual Guide to Our Solar System [Infographic]

Our solar system is a 4.57 billion years old planetary system that includes a central star and all the natural space objects (planets) orbiting the Sun.

Earth Timeline: A Guide to Earth’s Geological History and Events [Infographic]

Since Earth’s creation, oceans, continents and life have emerged. From evolution to extinction, here are the geological events and history of Earth timeline

Geology Field Camp – What To Look For

For aspiring geologists, field camp is where you put everything you’ve learned in the classroom together in an intensive field campaign.

A Guide to the Magnetosphere

Earth’s magnetic field gives us a layer out in space called the magnetosphere. If you want to learn everything about magnetosphere, this is the complete guide.

What is a Shield Volcano?

The name “shield volcano” originated from its Roman shield-like shape. They are broad, flat and can stretch hundreds of miles wide like Mauna Loa in Hawaii.

Near Earth Objects (NEO): Are We at Risk of an Impact Collision?

Near Earth Objects (NEO) are debris in space at risk colliding with Earth. Asteroids, comets and meteors pose potential risk to Earth.

What’s the Difference Between Meteors, Meteorites and Meteoroids?

Their difference is location. Meteoroids are up in the sky. Meteors fall to Earth and flash light breaking down in the atmosphere. Meteorites are on Earth.

Facts About Asteroids and Our Asteroid Belt

Asteroids are odd-shaped rocks made of metal and other elements. There are about 100,000 known asteroids mostly in the asteroid belt between Mars & Jupiter.

What Are Tornadoes?

Tornadoes are some of the most powerful and destructive forces in nature causing catastrophic damage to homes and killing dozens of people.