Jungles go by many names - tropical forest, rainforest, monsoon forest, and cloud forest. Jungles grow in regions where the weather is warm year-round. They are characterized by "luxuriant, tangled, impenetrable vegetation, generally teeming with wildlife." Interestingly, the Sanskrit word from which the term "jungle" is derived describes just the opposite; it means "dry ground or desert."... Read more
A farm is a property devoted to agriculture - the keeping of useful plants and animals, mostly for food... Read more
A cliff is a very steep slope, often consisting of a vertical rock face. Cliffs can form as a result of earthquakes or erosion. Cliffs are most often found in mountainous areas, on the coast, or along rivers. Other terms for cliffs include precipice, escarpment, outcrop, and canyon... Read more
The tree limb, branch, or bough is a division of a tree where smaller portions branch from the main trunk. The tree's crown is home to many animals, including birds, squirrels, and in tropical areas, monkeys... Read more
Oceans have always been fascinating to people due to their abundant variety and alien features. Over seventy percent of the Earth's surface is covered by saltwater, yet some researchers have said that we know more about the surface of the moon than the ocean depths... Read more
Lakes are generally known as peaceful retreats. Popular lake activities include fishing, boating, swimming, camping, and hiking. Lakes represent a way of "getting away from it all" - especially modern distractions such as cell phones and social media... Read more
What is a tornado? Usually spawned from thunderstorms, tornados are twisting vortices of wind that make contact with the ground. Tornadoes cause extremely high winds that can... Read more
The crescent moon is an ancient symbol. It was often used in mythology and worship. In one myth, the moon was a husband who ran away from his wife, the sun... Read more
What is a shooting star? Also known as falling stars, these streaks of light are scientifically called meteors... Read more
A pumpkin patch is a garden used for growing pumpkins. Each year, millions of children across North America look forward to visiting a local pumpkin patch. There, they can often play in corn mazes and... Read more
