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  1. Rainbow - National Geographic Society

    Oct 19, 2023 · A rainbow is an optical illusion —it does not actually exist in a specific spot in the sky. The appearance of a rainbow depends on where you're standing and where the sun (or …

  2. Visible Light - Education

    Oct 19, 2023 · The different wavelengths of visible light are seen as the colors of the rainbow: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. The longest wavelengths (around 700 …

  3. Adaptation and Survival - Education

    Oct 19, 2023 · An adaptation is a mutation, or genetic change, that helps an organism, such as a plant or animal, survive in its environment.

  4. The Five Major Types of Biomes - Education

    A biome is a large area characterized by its vegetation, soil, climate, and wildlife. There are five major types of biomes: aquatic, grassland, forest, desert, and tundra, though some of these …

  5. Earth - National Geographic Society

    The structure of the earth is divided into four major components: the crust, the mantle, the outer core, and the inner core. Each layer has a unique chemical composition, physical state, and …

  6. Rainbow Serpent - National Geographic Society

    Oct 19, 2023 · Some ancient people of Australia believe a "rainbow serpent" slithered from the water to create the world. Could this fascinating myth be based on fact? Join Wild Chronicles …

  7. Hydrologic Cycle - Education

    Oct 19, 2023 · The water cycle describes how water is exchanged (cycled) through Earth's land, ocean, and atmosphere.

  8. Wildfires: How They Form, and Why They're so Dangerous

    Oct 19, 2023 · As deadly wildfires continue to rage across Northern California’s wine country, with winds picking up speed overnight and worsening conditions to now include a combined 54,000 …

  9. Hemisphere - National Geographic Society

    Mar 6, 2024 · A circle drawn around Earth’s center divides it into two equal halves called hemispheres, or half spheres.

  10. Viruses - National Geographic Society

    Oct 19, 2023 · Viruses are tiny infectious agents that invade host cells and cause disease. Although they are harmful, viruses also have interesting technological potential.