Climate
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Wolverines are the largest member of the weasel family that lives on land. They live in areas far from humans…Wolverines are the largest member of the weasel family that lives on land. They live in areas far from humans and human development. Therefore, not much is known about these... -
Leaves change color in the fall. Cooler temperatures in the fall cause the chlorophyll in leaves to break down. When…Leaves change color in the fall. Cooler temperatures in the fall cause the chlorophyll in leaves to break down. When chlorophyll, which is green, begins to break down in leaves,... -
In recent years, humans have been burning more and more fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are oil, natural gas, and coal.…In recent years, humans have been burning more and more fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are oil, natural gas, and coal. One of the extra products created by burning fossil fuels... -
Scientists believe that Earth’s climate is getting warmer. If the climate continues to get warmer, then there could be more…Scientists believe that Earth’s climate is getting warmer. If the climate continues to get warmer, then there could be more cycles of freezing and thawing. The scientists wondered what would... -
The scientists in this study were interested in studying how climate change may impact rural areas in the United States.…The scientists in this study were interested in studying how climate change may impact rural areas in the United States. Rural areas are expected to experience more negative impacts from... -
The scientists in this study wanted to figure out how forest management, climate change, and streamflow interact. First, the scientists…The scientists in this study wanted to figure out how forest management, climate change, and streamflow interact. First, the scientists wanted to identify if forest management could affect streamflow. Second,... -
A naturalized species has two ranges. The first range is the one where the species lives in its native habitat.…A naturalized species has two ranges. The first range is the one where the species lives in its native habitat. The second range is the one where the species is... -
The scientists in this study were interested in environmental changes occuring in the Southern United States. The scientists were interested…The scientists in this study were interested in environmental changes occuring in the Southern United States. The scientists were interested in changes occuring over a long time. In particular, the... -
Successfully predicting where and when wildfires might occur is important. This prediction is important because of possible environmental and economic…Successfully predicting where and when wildfires might occur is important. This prediction is important because of possible environmental and economic damage. As the climate warms, the possibility of wildfires might... -
The scientists in this study wanted to know if cars parked in shady parking lots emit fewer gases than cars parked in…The scientists in this study wanted to know if cars parked in shady parking lots emit fewer gases than cars parked in sunny parking lots. If that is the case, it would give...
