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What makes the wind blow?
Wind is caused chiefly by the uneven heating of the earth by the sun. All winds, from gentle breezes that rustle leaves to raging hurricanes, are caused chiefly by the uneven heating of the earth by the sun. When the air near the ground gets hot, it expands or swells. This makes it lighter, and …
How are oysters born?
Oyster are hatched from eggs. An oyster spends all except the first few weeks of its life fastened to a rock or other hard object in the water. Along the world’s seashores there are many kinds of sea animals with shells to rocks and other hard objects in shallow water near the shore. A baby oyster is …
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 does the pelican use its pouch for?
Pelican are large, queer-looking water birds. A pelican is easily recognized by the big pouch that hangs from the underside of its long beak. The pelican does not store food in this pouch, as many people believe. It uses the pouch as a scoop to catch fish, which are then quickly swallowed. Pelicans known as …
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