Search
Search results
Displaying 71 - 80
seaweed
(Encyclopedia) seaweed, name commonly used for the multicellular marine algae. Simpler forms, consisting of one cell (e.g., the diatom) or of a few cells, are not generally called seaweeds; these…Central America Map: Regions, Geography, Facts & Figures
Central America is a subregion of North and South America, situated between Mexico and South America. It is a region of great cultural, linguistic, and ecological diversity, with seven countries that…Sharks!
Myths and statistics about the oceans' most fearsome creature by David Johnson Read more Shark Facts Visit the Shark Hall of Fame Attack Statistics According to the International Shark…Belize
(Encyclopedia) CE5 Belize Belize bəlēzˈ [key], independent state within the Commonwealth of Nations (2020 est…U.S. Hurricanes
Find data about the most intense and deadliest hurricanes to strike the U.S. Figures include U.S. deaths only, except where noted. Damages are actual cost in U.S. dollars, followed in parentheses by…West Indies
(Encyclopedia) CE5 West Indies, archipelago, between North and South America, curving c.2,500 mi (4,020 km) from Florida to the coast of Venezuela and separating the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of…South America: Maps and Online Resources
South America is the fourth largest continent in the world, situated in the Western Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. It is surrounded…Extreme Points of the United States (States & Territories)
Top of Page Source: Getty ImagesThe United States of America is an extensive land mass. It covers 3,119,884 square miles in its contiguous form and more still when the outlying territories such as…Smallest Countries in the World...by Area & Population
Top of Page Do you know what the smallest countries in the world are? While you may have a few guesses, you may be surprised at the facts when you’re looking at these countries from the standpoints…State of the Union Address: Theodore Roosevelt (December 6, 1904)
Theodore Roosevelt (December 6, 1904) To the Senate and House of Representatives: The Nation continues to enjoy noteworthy prosperity. Such prosperity is of course primarily due to the high…