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Average Salary in Environmental Science [2020 Update]
Career | Environmental Science Careers

Average Salary in Environmental Science [2020 Update]

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

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Solar Radiation: How Sunlight Heats the Planet
Outer Space | Sun

Solar Radiation: How Sunlight Heats the Planet

Our sun is 99% of the total mass of the solar system. It’s this energy from the sun’s thermonuclear reactions that heats the Earth from solar radiation.

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Transform Plate Boundaries: Sliding Plate Tectonics
Geology | Plate Tectonics

Transform Plate Boundaries: Sliding Plate Tectonics

Conservative or transform plate boundaries slide across each other. They neither converge or diverge such as parts of the North American and Pacific Plate.

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Main Sequence Star: Our Sun’s Thermonuclear Reaction
Outer Space | Sun

Main Sequence Star: Our Sun’s Thermonuclear Reaction

Our sun is a main sequence star. This just means that it burns hydrogen into helium and goes through this “main sequence” for about 95% of its life span.

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Ocean Salinity: How Much Salt is in Oceans?
Oceans | Water Science

Ocean Salinity: How Much Salt is in Oceans?

Oceans are salty because runoff transports minerals and salts from the surface. When ocean evaporates from heat, salt remains in the ocean and water rises.

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Earth Tomography: How Seismic Waves Travel Inside Earth
Geology | Inside Earth

Earth Tomography: How Seismic Waves Travel Inside Earth

We can’t physically go inside the Earth. But we use seismic tomography from earthquakes to see inside our planet. From Earth tomography, we create 3D models.

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The Impacts and Effects of Climate Change
Atmosphere | Climate Change

The Impacts and Effects of Climate Change

97% of scientists agree humans are causing global climate change. For example, evidence includes rising sea levels, warming oceans and shrinking ice sheets.

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Coral Reef Facts: Ocean Biodiversity Hotspots
Oceans | Water Science

Coral Reef Facts: Ocean Biodiversity Hotspots

Coral reefs are biodiversity hotspots for ocean life. Remarkably, about 1/4 of marine species reside in them. So the spotlight is on coral reefs for protection.

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Cambrian Explosion: Life Diversification in the Oceans
DNA, Cells and Organisms | Life Science | Milestone Events

Cambrian Explosion: Life Diversification in the Oceans

The Cambrian explosion was the largest diversification of life in Earth’s history. Ocean life started as sparse and simple. Then, it remarkably diversified.

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Cellular Respiration Steps: Energy Conversion in the Body
DNA, Cells and Organisms | Life Science

Cellular Respiration Steps: Energy Conversion in the Body

The single-most important biochemical reaction human beings need is cellular respiration. Our cells require oxygen to break down the food and provide energy.

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Paleozoic Era: Diversification of Life (540 to 252 million years ago)
Geologic Timeline | Geology

Paleozoic Era: Diversification of Life (540 to 252 million years ago)

The Paleozoic Era marked the first fossil records of animal life.The Cambrian explosion was the largest diversification of life in Earth’s history.

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Hydrogeology Careers: What Do Hydrogeologists Do?
Career | Environmental Science Careers

Hydrogeology Careers: What Do Hydrogeologists Do?

Hydrogeologists are groundwater specialists who focus on how soil and rock relate to groundwater. This includes the transportation of water into the surface.

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What Are the 4 Levels of the Food Chain?
Life Science | Natural Environment

What Are the 4 Levels of the Food Chain?

All living things rely on each other in the food chain. Energy transfers through living organisms from predators, herbivores, producers and decomposers.

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What Do Agronomists Do?
Career | Environmental Science Careers

What Do Agronomists Do?

Agronomists focus on crop production and applying new technologies. An agronomist studies plant science to improve efficiency in crop production.

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The Biosphere: Life on Earth
Life Science | Natural Environment

The Biosphere: Life on Earth

The biosphere is the layer of Earth where life exists. You, me, plants, insects bacteria and all living things on land, air and oceans are the biosphere.

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