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The Land Down Under: The Australian Geography Quiz
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You may already know that the Australian continent includes the Australian mainland and nearby islands, but how well-versed are you in some of the finer details of its geography? Test your knowledge of the "land down under" with this Australian geography quiz.
How Animal Migration Works
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Animal migration is crucial to the survival of that particular species of animal. Learn about animal migration and why animal migration is important.
Find the Best Weather in the U.S. in These 8 Cities
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Some places seem to have it all: sunny skies, warm temperatures, low humidity and no need to shovel snow.
Why Is Biodiversity Important for Ecosystems?
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Biodiversity means rainforests and reefs teeming with species right? There's more to it than that though. Genetic diversity has a big role to play, too. Just ask that cheetah cub.
Can You Name All of These American Wildflowers?
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Tom Petty said, "You belong among the wildflowers." But would you be able to name them if you saw them in an image? Check out the ones we've put together, and see how well you know the wildflowers of America!
Do you know these meteorology basics? Quiz
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Meteorology has come a long way from "red sky in the morning, sailors take warning." How much do you understand about the science behind the forecasts you see on the news?
9 Largest Islands in the World
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An island doesn't necessarily have to be small. You might be surprised by the size of some of these islands on our list. Here are the nine biggest ones.
Why do small changes in Earth's temperature have a big impact?
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Though not everyone agrees why the Earth is getting warmer, temperatures are inching up worldwide. A couple of degrees doesn't seem like such a big deal. What difference can a subtle change make?
Railroads During the Depression
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Railroads struggled during the Great Depression, as did the rest of the nation. Read about railroads of the Depression era and the New Deal.
Box Jellyfish: World's Most Venomous Sea Creature
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Most jellyfish are more bothersome than threatening, but the box jellyfish is so poisonous you might not make it out of the water alive.