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  1. Rainbow - National Geographic Society

    Oct 19, 2023 · Rainbows are often portrayed as bridges between people and supernatural beings. In Norse mythology, for instance, a rainbow called the Bifrost connects Earth with Asgard, where the …

  2. Adaptation - National Geographic Society

    Oct 19, 2023 · Evolutionary adaptation, or simply adaptation, is the adjustment of organisms to their environment in order to improve their chances at survival in that environment.

  3. Coral Reefs - Education

    Nov 21, 2024 · Learn the risks our world's coral reefs are facing and what they mean for our future and the future of the ocean.

  4. Visible Light - Education

    Electromagnetic light energy is everywhere, but very little of it can actually be seen by the human eye.

  5. Region - National Geographic Society

    Dec 9, 2024 · A region is an area of land that has common features. A region can be defined by natural or artificial features.

  6. The Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears - Education

    Oct 1, 2024 · Idea for Use in the Classroom The Trail of Tears is the name given to the forced migration of the Cherokee people from their ancestral lands in Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, and North …

  7. Rainforests, Explained - National Geographic Society

    Oct 19, 2023 · Rainforests play an invaluable role in sustaining life, but every year, large portions of them are cut down for logging, mining, and cattle ranches.

  8. Abiotic Factors - Education

    An abiotic factor is a non-living part of an ecosystem that shapes its environment. In a terrestrial ecosystem, examples might include temperature, light, and water. In a marine ecosystem, abiotic …

  9. Ancient Civilizations: India - Education

    May 7, 2024 · India has been home to major civilizations since around 2600 B.C.E. Examples include the Indus Valley civilization, the Vedic Age, the Mauryan Empire, and the Gupta Empire. All of these …

  10. Aztec Civilization - Education

    In just a century, the Aztec built an empire in the area now called central Mexico. The arrival of the Spanish conquistadors brought it to a sudden end.