Category: Earth
The Most Ancient Civilization In The World
Mesopotamia is known as the most ancient civilization in the world. However, to understand its historical significance, we need to understand what defines a civilization. Civilization is a complex society, distinguished by the development of the state, urbanization, symbolic systems of communication and many other factors. The archaeological remains scattered across the land marks the…
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Why Is Water Blue In Color?
When we look at large bodies of water like oceans, lakes, or rivers, it seems blue. Water even in swimming pools also looks bluish. The blue color of water is actually due to the way it interacts with light. After reading this article, you will learn why water looks blue, what factors influence water coloration,…
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Why Is The Dead Sea So Salty?
The Dead Sea is a landlocked salt lake bordered by Jordan to the east and Israel and Palestine to the west. It is a remarkable body of water known for its extraordinary salinity. It’s one of the world’s saltiest bodies of water. The Dead Sea is super salty because it doesn’t have a way for…
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What If The Earth’s Core Stops Spinning?
7000 kilometres wide, Earth’s Inner core has shown signs of stopping and reversing its spin since 2009. But the question arises, what would be its consequences? The spinning of Earth’s inner core plays a crucial part in our lives and produces magnetic fields. But what if the core stops spinning altogether? Let’s get into details:…
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From Crust To Core: A Detailed Look At The Layers Of Earth
There are three main layers of earth based on the chemical composition, including: Crust, Mantle, and core. However, if we distinguish the layers of Earth based on their Mechanical composition, then there are seven main layers of Earth which includes; the Crust, Mantle, Lithosphere, Asthenosphere, Lower mantle or Mesospheric Mantle, outer core and inner core.…
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What Lives In Mariana Trench?
The Mariana Trench is the deepest part of the ocean, which is found in the Pacific Ocean, plunging over 36,000 feet (11,1000 meters). It’s a mysterious and extreme environment where the pressure is crushing, and sunlight can’t reach. Despite these harsh conditions, life still finds its way out. In the Mariana Trench, unique creatures that…
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The Doomsday Glacier: A Ticking Time Bomb For Rising Seas
The Thwaites Glacier, also known as Doomsday Glacier, is located in West Antarctica. According to this study from Pennsylvania State University, scientists say its melting faster than ever before and could result in a catastrophic sea level rise of up to 2 feet in 5 years. Remember that this rise in sea levels is enough…
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Do Rhinos Horns Grow Back?
Yes, rhino horns grow back. Just like the fingernails and hair of humans, rhino horns grow throughout their life. Their horns have the ability to regenerate. Rhinoceroses or simply rhinos are odd-toed ungulates that belong to the family Rhinocerotidae. There are five living or extant species of rhinos, three of which are indigenous to South…
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What Will Happen If We Reach Net Zero Emissions?
Net zero emission is a concept that means the balance of the amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gasses released into the atmosphere with an equal amount being removed. This concept is also known as “carbon neutrality” or “climate neutrality” because the emission of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere is…
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