WHAT IS HYDROLOGY? Hydrology is the study of water from a scientific standpoint. It includes the study of water's occurrence, properties, circulation, and distribution on, beneath, and above the earth's surface. Hydrologists are scientists who specialize in the study of hydrology. IMPORTANCE OF HYDROLOGY Water [...]
WHAT IS OCEAN ACIDIFICATION? Ocean acidification is the process by which the ocean absorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, thus decreasing the ocean’s pH. The ocean absorbs up to one-third of the carbon dioxide (CO2) in the earth's atmosphere. FACTS ABOUT OCEAN ACIDIFICATION Ocean acidification [...]
WHAT IS THE WILDLIFE TRADE? It is called the "wildlife trade" when people trade and sell living or dead wild animals and plants. This practice has a direct effect on biodiversity and also has an effect on wildlife. WILDLIFE TRADE FACTS People have been selling [...]
Why Are Coral Reefs Important? At first look, you may think you’re looking at a lump of colorful rocks. But, these are not rocks. These eye-catching figures are coral reefs! Found in oceans all over the world, coral reefs are home to many types of sea animals. Not only [...]
Ocean Dead Zones The ocean is an important part of our ecosystem. It produces most of the oxygen we breathe. It’s also very important for our economy, providing food for many people around the globe. That’s why ocean dead zones are a serious threat to everyone. [...]
What is Carbon Absorption? Carbon absorption, or carbon sequestration, is the capture and storage of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere. This process occurs naturally through photosynthesis in plants and algae, which absorb CO2 from the air and convert it into organic matter. In addition to photosynthesis, carbon absorption [...]
A carbon credit is a permit that a company buys. This permit lets the company make a set amount of carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gas. Each credit gives them permission to release one ton of harmful gas into the environment. That’s the same amount of carbon that you [...]
WHY INVASIVE SPECIES ARE A PROBLEM Invasive species are a threat to the environment. They can alter biodiversity and may also contribute to the destruction of entire ecosystems. WHAT IS AN INVASIVE SPECIES? An invasive species is any living plant, animal, or parasite that is [...]
WHAT IS A VULNERABLE SPECIES? A vulnerable species is any kind of species that is at risk of becoming endangered, and eventually extinct. Often, species are vulnerable because they have lost their homes. Vulnerable species have a steady drop in population over time. These species need the circumstances threatening [...]
WHAT IS ILLEGAL LOGGING? Illegal logging is the illegal harvesting, transportation, and processing of wood. It is a problem that affects rainforests all over the world. People who illegally cut down trees harm ecosystems, animal habitats, and the environment as a whole. WHAT CAUSES ILLEGAL [...]
WHAT ARE SUPERFUND SITES? A superfund site is an area that has a lot of dangerous materials in it. Most superfund sites are places that were abandoned a long time ago. These are processing plants, mining sites, manufacturing plants, and landfills, among other things. HOW [...]
FACTORY FARMING AND THE ENVIRONMENT Factory farming is a cause for concern on the planet. It is one of the major causes of environmental change. This agricultural practice not only harms the environment but also destroys biomes. Biomes are the places where certain animals and plants live. [...]
WHY DO SOME BELIEVE WE SHOULD BAN BOTTLED WATER? Bottled water is bad for the environment. Many single-use plastic bottles end up in both marine and terrestrial ecosystems. They make up most of the waste there, and it will take centuries to break down. Even when broken down, they [...]
WHY WHALING IS BAD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT? Whaling is when people hunt whales for meat, oil, and other things. This has had a big impact on the number of whales in the world's oceans. Many countries still take part in commercial whaling. HOW WHALING AFFECTS [...]
WHAT IS SOIL CONSERVATION? Soil conservation is the implementation of farming practices and techniques that protect soil against deterioration. We can prevent soil erosion and improve soil fertility through soil conservation. TYPES OF SOIL CONSERVATION Soil conservation aims to keep the soil healthy through the [...]
