Different Types of Grasslands Grasslands are ecosystems that are dominated by grasses and have very few trees. These ecosystems are too dry for trees to dominate the landscape, but they receive enough precipitation to prevent the formation of desert. There are different types of grassland depending on the region that they are found in. There …
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The Carbon Cycle
Carbon is one of the most important elements on Earth. It is the building block of life, and it is found in the atmosphere, ocean, and in the Earth itself. A diagram of the carbon cycle (https://serc.carleton.edu/earthlabs/carbon/lab_2.html) How the Carbon Cycle Works Carbon is found in all parts of the Earth and it cycles between …
Bats
Bats are one of the most feared and misunderstood creatures, but they are extremely important to environments all over the Earth. The lesser short-nosed fruit bat is found in Southeast Asia and has an affinity for mangoes. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lesser_short-nosed_fruit_bat) What are Bats? Bats are a type of mammal and are in the order, Chiroptera. They are …
Biomes of The World: Forests
Forests are one of the most important biomes due to their high biodiversity and because of their many ecosystem services. ( https://www.zmescience.com/other/did-you-know/different-types-forests/) Different Types of Forests Forests are ecosystems that are dominated by trees. They are found all over the world in a variety of climates and they cover about 1/3 of the Earth’s land …
Coral Reefs
Coral reefs are some of the most beautiful and biodiverse habitats in the world. What are Coral Reefs? Coral reefs are one of the most important ecosystems on the planet. They are found in warm, tropical waters in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic Oceans. Coral reefs require warm water so most are found near the …
Pollinators
Pollinators are some of the most important and helpful animals on the planet by pollinating plants. What is Pollen? Pollen is produced by seed bearing plants for reproduction and contains the male sperm cells. It is a fine powder that is produced in the anther, which is part of the larger stamen. The pollen is …
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