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What human activities increase carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

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Although a certain amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) occurs naturally in the Earth's atmosphere, there are several human activities that increase levels of the greenhouse gas.

What Is the Greenhouse Effect? Is It Inherently Bad?

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We'd be up a creek without Earth's atmosphere and the greenhouse effect it provides, but it turns out that an overactive greenhouse effect can result in a similarly devastating outcome.

Could You Dig a Tunnel Right Through the Center of Earth?

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Let's say you have a lunch date to make - and it's on the other side of the planet. Wouldn't it be convenient to pop down a hole through Earth's innards? But what would really happen if you did?

The North American Geography Quiz

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North America encompasses huge expanses of water and land. What do you know about this area's people, geology and climate? Take this quiz to find out.

Why Does the U.S. Use Fahrenheit Instead of Celsius?

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While most of the rest of the world has switched to Celsius, the U.S. continues to use the Fahrenheit temperature scale, apparently out of simple inertia.

How Human Migration Works

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Human migration is the idea that humans developed in Africa and then spread to Europe and Asia. Learn about human migration and how human migration works.

Uncovering the Rare Occurrence of Hurricane California

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California Hurricane: Exploring the Rare Phenomenon and Potential Impacts. Learn about the history, preparation, and coastal vulnerability.

OceanGate: What Went Wrong and Why

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In the world of deep-sea exploration and innovation, OceanGate once stood at the crossroads of cutting-edge engineering and daring adventure.

How Does a Silencer Work?

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How in the world can a gun silencer work? How can you possibly take an explosive noise that can damage your hearing and turn it into a little "ffft" sound?

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