Ocean Currents
Ocean Currents Ocean currents are a factor in determining the climate of a place. Much as in the air and rock cycles, convection...
Distance from Bodies of Water
DISTANCE FROM BODIES OF WATER Large bodies of water such as oceans, seas, and large lakes affect the climate of an area. Water heats and...
Altitude
ALTITUDE Altitude or height (sometimes known as depth) is defined based on the context in which it is used (aviation, geometry,...
Latitude
LATITUDE In geography, latitude is a geographic coordinate that specifies the north–south position of a point on the Earth's surface....
Atmosphere
Atmosphere Atmosphere, the gas and aerosol envelope that extends from the ocean, land, and ice-covered surface of a planet outward into...
Noise Pollution
Effects of Noise Pollution Human Health and Welfare According to the World Health Organization, excessive noise seriously harms human...
The Effects of Soil Pollution on Humans
Soil pollution occurs when soil contains chemicals that are toxic or otherwise dangerous for humans and other living things. The...
Air Pollution
What Is Air Pollution? Air pollution refers to the release of pollutants into the air that are detrimental to human health and the planet...
Water pollution
Over two thirds of Earth's surface is covered by water; less than a third is taken up by land. As Earth's population continues to grow,...
Greenhouse Effect
What is a greenhouse? A greenhouse is made of glass. It traps the Sun's energy inside and keeps the plants warm, even in winter. A...
