"Wisdom begins in wonder" – Socrates
Biodiversity Loss
10/08/24
“What happens when an animal or plant species goes extinct?”
The total summation of plant and animal genes makes up an area’s biodiversity. When a species dies out, the total amount of biodiversity goes down. This creates something called Biodiversity Loss.
Biodiversity Hotspots
10/05/24
“What are some of the most biodiverse yet threatened ecological spots in the world?”
Species of plants and animals live all across the world. However, some places have a large nucleus of biodiversity with a plethora of endemic species. These Biodiversity Hotspots are also some of the most threatened spots on the planet. Examples of biodiversity hotpots include the Western Cape and the Caucasus Mountains.
Biodiversity Cold Spots
10/04/24
“Are there places with low biological diversity threatened by human-induced activity?”
It’s common to focus on biodiversity hotspots for regions threatened by climate collapse. However, there are places with low biodiversity but contain a large number of endemic species. If some of these species die off, then it could lead to a rapid systems collapse. These Biodiversity Cold Spots are a vital part of the Earth’s functioning and need to be cared for. Atolls are classified as biodiversity cold spots.
How Atoll Lagoons Form
10/03/24
“How do atoll lagoons form?”
Atolls are some of the most beautiful pieces of land in the world. But how exactly do they form? Well, it usually starts when an island sinks into the ocean due to volcanic or seismic activity. When this disappears, the coral reefs that surround it may continue growing, and in time will form a lagoon barrier against the ocean. This is How Atoll Lagoons Form.
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.
Isthmuses
09/30/2024
“How do we describe a narrow piece of land connecting two larger masses over water?”
Large land bodies may be separated by water. But sometimes a narrow strip of land connects them together. These geographic formations are called Isthmuses. Seattle is an example of a city on an Isthmus.
Inlets
09/29/24
“What do we call a shoreline indentation?”
Shorelines can take all sorts of shapes. Occasionally, an indentation forms that causes water by the shore to come in through a narrow channel. These become Inlets and are a major part of geologic systems.
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.
The Ventral Cavity
09/27/24
“What is the human body cavity that contains the most organs?”
The human body contains cavities that protect its organs. One of the two major human body cavities is The Ventral Cavity, which protects the central organs such as the stomach, kidneys, heart, and liver.
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