Examine the set of graphs below for a given city. Read carefully the temperature and precipitation scales on the graphs. Review the biome information. Two biome choices are given for each set of ...

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“NASA is on the coast because that’s the right place to launch from,” said Kim Toufectis, a facilities planner in NASA’s Office of Strategic Infrastructure. The U.S. government long ago made the ...

The average temperature in winter ranges from -40°C (-40°F) to 20°C (68°F). The average summer temperatures are usually around 10°C (50°F). The coniferous forest is sandwiched in between the tundra to ...

In January 2016 in Kenya, the conditions were just right for an outbreak of Rift Valley fever. A strong El Niño on the other side of the world had brought higher temperatures and a wetter-than-normal ...

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On the floor of the aquarium, spread a 1-inch layer of gravel. Mix the soil in the following ratios: Design an observation chart. Chart any changes in your plants. Give water in increments of a 1/2 ...

White Sage (Salvia apiana) is a shrub that prefers to grow on well-drained slopes in full sunlight. It grows well in semi-arid conditions. It can withstand temperatures up to 40°C (104°F). White Sage ...

Land surface temperature is how hot the “surface” of the Earth would feel to the touch in a particular location. From a satellite’s point of view, the “surface” is whatever it sees when it looks ...

Kathryn Hansen is the managing editor for NASA Earth Observatory. She has been writing stories, producing videos, and editing content for the group since 2014. Prior to joining Earth Observatory, ...

Image Mapping the Tiny Plankton That Feed Giant Right Whales Researchers used NASA satellite data to detect swarms of red-tinged copepods, a key food source for the endangered marine mammals, in the ...

Image Late-Autumn Storm Lashes New Zealand Wintry conditions swept across the mountains, while destructive wind and flooding hit some of the country’s largest cities. Published May 5, 2025 Image of ...