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What Are Santa Ana Winds?

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These annual winds blow during Southern California's dangerous dry season, whipping up wildfires that can ravage thousands of acres.

Can You Reach at Least Level 20 in This US Geography Quiz?!

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The United States is a vast land with geography that varies as much as that of any country in the world. Children study geography in the hope that it will give them a sense of their place in the country and the world. How well do you know your U.S. geography?

What Is the Oldest Tree in the World?

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In the quest for the title of world's oldest tree, there's some stiff competition, as well as questions surrounding the way we define "oldest."

Drought Caused These 6 Famous Waterfalls to Dry Up

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Waterfalls are mainly reliant on precipitation to keep flowing. Here are six famous waterfalls that slowed to a trickle when drought set in.

American Geography Quiz

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Millions of years ago, America was home to more dinosaurs than any other country. Today, the country is home to more tornadoes than any other country. The land is home to deserts, rain forests, basins, plateaus, mountains and more. Let's see how much you know about American geography.

The North American Geography Knowledge Quiz

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From just north of the Equator to just south of the North Pole, this quiz covers North America's highs, lows and everything in between. See if you can scale this mountain of a geography quiz and reach the peak!

5 Most Coveted Offshore Petroleum Reserves

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Untapped petroleum reserves dot the globe. Find out where these untapped petroleum reserves still exist and why oil companies covet them heavily.

10 Possible Solutions to Air Pollution

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Not only do cars produce a large portion of the world's pollution, but airplanes, boats, trucks, trains and buses also contribute to pollution. Is there one magic solution to pollution?

Can You Identify the State Abbreviation From a State’s Outline?

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When it comes to geography, they say the average American can't locate Afghanistan on a map, but how about Iowa? Take a look at these 50 state outlines and see if you can identify the correct abbreviation.

How a Nuclear Reactor Works

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Over the years, nuclear reactors have been viewed as both a miracle and a menace. How does a nuclear reactor do its job? And what happens when something goes wrong?

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