Tag Archives: Sea
What is the difference between a lake and a pond?
Generally, a pond is described as a small body of still water without an outlet. Lakes are usually much larger and deeper and often are fed by rivers and streams. Generally, lakes differ from ponds in size. A lake is commonly descried as a large body of water with land all around it. A pond …
What Kind of Cat is a Manx?
Manx cats are the only cats born without tails. They run with a hopping, rabbit like gait, because of their long hind legs. Have you ever seen a cat running with no tail and a sort of hopping like a rabbit? Such a cat is the Manx. The Manx cat is very strange one as it is the only …
What is a tidal wave?
A tidal wave is a large ocean wave, usually caused by an earthquake or violent storm at sea. Sometimes great, destructive waves sweep in from the sea like a huge tide. Most people call these “tidal wave,” but they have nothing to do with true waves. Scientist have a special name for tidal waves. They …
What is coral?
Coral is hard, rocky material formed in the sea from the limestone skeletons of many tiny sea creatures called coral polyps (pronounced PO Lips). A coral polyp builds its limestone skeleton around its soft body. The limestone is made from chemicals present in sea water. Only the polyp’s mouth and tentacles reach out of the …
What makes a waterfall?
On its way to the sea, a river or stream may plunge over a steep cliff. If it does, there is a waterfalls in mountains than anywhere else. Many waterfalls were caused when ancient glaciers of earthquakes created a sharp-edged cliff in the path of a stream or river. Often, waterfalls are caused as the …
Why does Venice have canals?
The City of Venice Italy was build on many small islands in the Arciatic Sea. The canals that separate the islands are the streets of the city. Perhaps there is no other city like Venice. In Venice that streets are canals filled with water. Venice is an old and beautiful Italian city built on the …
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