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The Coldest Place on Earth Hasn't Been Experienced by Humans

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Iceland? The North Pole? Antarctica? There are a lot of super cold places on this planet, but which one can claim bragging rights as the coldest place on Earth?

The Asian Geography Quiz

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Asia has an extremely varied geography, from mountains to plains to plateaus. Take this quiz to see how much you know about the world's most populous continent.

How Artificial Glaciers Are Hydrating the Himalayas

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Ice stupas are artificial glaciers that store frozen water to be used for hydrating crops in the driest stretches of the year in the high desert of Himalaya.

Can You Name the Landform From a Definition?

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From mountains to battures, hoodoos to plains, our planet is covered in landforms of all types. How well do you know them? Start taking this quiz to find out!

Do You Know What Continents These Landforms Are From?

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Landforms are some of the most marvelous wonders the earth has ever produced, but these inspiring wonders differ depending on the environment in which they're found. Take this quiz and see if you can match the landform to the continent where they can be seen!

See How Well You Know North American Geography!

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North America covers more than 9.5 million square miles, which is more than 16% of the planet's land, and almost 5% of its total surface. It's kind of a big deal, so let's see how well you know the geography of the area.

How Many States Are in the U.S.A.?

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The U.S. comprises states, territories and commonwealths. So how many states are in the U.S.A.?

5 of Earth's Highest Deserts

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Not all deserts have sand and they're certainly not all hot. They're just extremely dry and have little vegetation. That means deserts are located all over the planet, including at super-high elevations.

Can You Guess if These Landmarks and Places Are on Mars or Earth?

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The Earth and the planet Mars are celestial siblings but hardly twins. Each has unique features and landmarks, but despite their significant differences, the two worlds share a lot of qualities. Do you know your Martian landmarks from your Earthly ones?

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