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Earth's Evolution: The Paleogeography Quiz
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Paleogeography is the study of the geography of paleos, right? Perhaps you could use a little brushing up on your paleogeography knowledge — or a starter course. Either way, this quiz will have you combining your paleo and geo knowledge in no time.
What if a plane landed in San Francisco at the same time there was a big earthquake?
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If a plane landed in an earthquake an number of things could happen. Find out what would happen if a plane landed in an earthquake in San Francisco.
How Naming the Continents Works
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The names of the continents are well known but their origins are rather hazy. Learn about the names of the continents and where they come from.
Can You Name All These Geography Terms That Begin With C?
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From a city to a county to a country to a continent, filled with caves and coves and cliffs and canyons, there are more geography C’s than you can possibly imagine. Care to take a crack at classifying some? Take the quiz!
Earthquakes on the Mississippi: The New Madrid Seismic Zone
Will a town in southern Missouri be the epicenter of the next 'big one'?
How Much Do You Really Know About the World?
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Earth is the only planet in our solar system that isn't named after a mythological god or goddess. It's not flat, but it's not a sphere either. We only have one Earth. What do you know about the planet?
Pop Quiz: General Science
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Science nerds, this is for you! Can you ace this pop quiz? Test your general science knowledge covering chemistry, astronomy, physics, biology, and other fields, and let's see how you fare!
7 Hot Facts About the Pacific Ring of Fire
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The Pacific's Ring of Fire is a 25,000 mile long "ring" that's home to 75 percent of all the world's volcanic activity and 90 percent of the planet's earthquakes. So what makes this area so active?
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.
How Earthquakes Work
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An earthquake is one of the most terrifying phenomena that nature can dish up. We generally think of the ground we stand on as "rock-solid" and completely stable. An earthquake can shatter that perception instantly, and often with extreme violence.