Search
Search results
Displaying 61 - 70
Florida Map: Regions, Geography, Facts & Figures
Florida, commonly referred to as the Sunshine State, is situated in the southeastern region of the United States. Covering an area of over 65,000 square miles, it is the 22nd largest state in the U.S…Top Ten Green Hotels in the United States, 2014
With the growing interest in adopting an environmentally friendly lifestyle, new businesses are popping up to meet the needs of those "going green." The sustainable tourism industry is one example,…2014 Science News: Where the Wind Bloweth
The challenge of climate change at home and abroad Kiribati Related Links 2014 Year in Review Ebola Outbreak Enterovirus Cold…The Arctic Map: Regions, Geography, Facts & Figures
The Arctic region, located in the northernmost part of the Earth, is home to unique wildlife species and plays a critical role in regulating the Earth's climate and ocean currents. Extreme cold…land use
(Encyclopedia) land use, exploitation of land for agricultural, industrial, residential, recreational, or other purposes. Because the United States historically has a laissez-faire attitude toward…eagle
(Encyclopedia) eagle, common name for large predatory birds of the family Accipitridae (hawk family), found in all parts of the world. Eagles are similar to the buteos, or buzzard hawks, but are…Borneo
(Encyclopedia) Borneo Borneo bôrˈnēōˌ [key], island, c.287,000 sq mi (743,330 sq km), largest of the Malay…March Current Events 2023: Science & Technology News
Top of Page World News | U.S. News | Disaster News | Current Events This Week The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you covered. Here are…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…algae
(Encyclopedia) algaealgaeălˈjē [key] [plural of Lat. alga=seaweed], a large and diverse group of primarily aquatic plantlike organisms. These organisms were previously classified as a primitive…