"Wisdom begins in wonder" – Socrates
Category: Ecology
Atolls
10/01/24
“What do we call ring-shaped islands that contain lagoons?”
Islands come in all shapes and sizes. Some are ring-shaped islands that contain a lagoon in the center. These are called Atolls, and are some of the most beautiful places in the world.
Lagoons
09/28/24
“What do we call shallow bodies of water disconnected from larger bodies by natural barriers?”
There are all sorts of geological phenomena on this planet. The interaction between water and land produces its own subset. Small, shallow water bodies that are disconnected from larger ones by a natural barrier are termed Lagoons.
Lakes vs Lagoons
09/10/24
“What is the difference between a lake and a lagoon?”
Lakes and lagoons are very similar features. Both are semi-isolate or isolated bodies of water. But there are some key differences. Lakes are typically deeper than lagoons, are found inland, and have fresh or salty water. Lagoons are more shallow, found in coastal areas and/or near the mouth of rivers, and have brackish water.
Why Ecology Textbooks Should Discuss How World Ecosystems Will Transform Because of Climate Change
5/10/2024
“Why should ecology textbooks discuss how world ecosystems will transform because of climate change?”
Ecology textbooks often discuss world ecosystems as if they’re set in stone. However, with the advent of climate change, ecosystems will transform into entirely new forms. To properly train the next generation of scientists, ecology textbooks need to discuss how this will occur. This is Why Ecology Textbooks Should Discuss How World Ecosystems Will Transform Because of Climate Change.
Why Pollution Destroys Ecosystems in Rivers
03/04/24
“Why does pollution destroy river ecosystems?”
Pollution often contains contaminants that can kill organisms. If these enter rivers, they can kill enough organisms to cause a food system disruption that ends in ecosystem collapse. This is Why Pollution Destroys Ecosystems in Rivers.
River Distributaries
01/27/23
“What is it called when rivers branch off a central stream?”
Rivers are bodies of flowing water. Sometimes, a smaller stream forms off from the central stream, moving far away. This is known as a River Distributary and can be found all over the world.
The Benefits of Compost Blankets
12/27/23
“What are the benefits of compost blankets?”
Compost blankets can be used for landscaping and erosion control. But what are their actual benefits? Well, on top of the aforementioned qualities, they also can provide plant nutrients, temper stormwater runoff, enlarge water holding capacity and infiltration rate, conserve water, make soil biology better, and give plants a healthy growth medium. These are just some of The Benefits of Compost Blankets.
Maximizing the Performance of Compost Blankets
12/26/23
“How can we maximize the performance of compost blankets?”
Compost blankets can be a great asset to erosion management. However, there are multiple ways to help maximize its performance. We can work out a depth of around 50 millimeters per acre to the surface. We can also ensure that irrigation is installed to facilitate vegetation management, use stormwater runoff diversion devices to work out erosion, put on additional stabilizers and support practices, and meet high-performance standards. These are a few of the ways that we can work out Maximizing the Performance of Compost Blankets.
Community Design Studios
12/20/23
“How can we have design studios centered on community empowerment?”
Marginalized communities have to grapple with systematic injustices in their urban spaces. One way to approach this is to leverage design capabilities to transform the surrounding environment. While reaching out to traditional design studios can be expensive, Community Design Studios are non-profit centers dedicated to providing design knowledge to co-create solutions for marginalized communities. Community design studios hold the potential to be strong allies to the people they serve.
