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In 1956, the United States established a national park on one of the Virgin Islands. The United Nations named the national park a Biosphere…
In 1956, the United States established a national park on one of the Virgin Islands. The United Nations named the national park a Biosphere Reserve in 1976. To help manage the park as a Biosphere Reserve,...

When a hurricane occurs, a lot of damage can be done to buildings and other structures. One of the most visible types of damage…
When a hurricane occurs, a lot of damage can be done to buildings and other structures. One of the most visible types of damage occurs to trees. The scientists in this study wanted to know more...

The scientists in this study were interested in knowing whether humans and other animals can help disturbed areas of land…
The scientists in this study were interested in knowing whether humans and other animals can help disturbed areas of land to become healthy ecosystems again. A mining company in Brazil...

In this FACTivity, you will answer the question: Should an area of land outside of the Guanica Forest boundary be…
In this FACTivity, you will answer the question: Should an area of land outside of the Guanica Forest boundary be closed to land development? Materials: Computer or paper and writing...

Guanica Forest is a tropical dry forest in the southwest corner of Puerto Rico. In 1981, the United Nations recognized it for being one of…
Guanica Forest is a tropical dry forest in the southwest corner of Puerto Rico. In 1981, the United Nations recognized it for being one of the best examples of a dry tropical forest. The scientists in this...

In this FACTivity, you will answer the question: What kinds of physical characteristics might different birds have to help them…
In this FACTivity, you will answer the question: What kinds of physical characteristics might different birds have to help them capture their food? You will answer this question by designing...

Pine forests are common in the tropical Caribbean. Usually, these pine forests also have an understory of broad-leafed trees. Broad-leafed…
Pine forests are common in the tropical Caribbean. Usually, these pine forests also have an understory of broad-leafed trees. Broad-leafed trees are trees with flat leaves. The pine forests are...

Tropical forests are sometimes cut down so that humans can use the trees for wood and other products. Then, the cleared land is made into…
Tropical forests are sometimes cut down so that humans can use the trees for wood and other products. Then, the cleared land is made into a pasture so that cattle can be raised for human consumption. When...

For this FACTivity, you will answer the question: What is the relationship between tree height and the diameter at breast…
For this FACTivity, you will answer the question: What is the relationship between tree height and the diameter at breast height (DBH)? In other words, when trees get taller, does...

In 1956, the United States established a national park on one of the Virgin Islands. The United Nations named the national park a Biosphere…
In 1956, the United States established a national park on one of the Virgin Islands. The United Nations named the national park a Biosphere Reserve in 1976. To help manage the park as a Biosphere Reserve,...