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Environment

Issues related to the circumstances or condition of the earth's natural surroundings.

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Gulf stream

Environment; Biodiversity

A warm ocean current in the Atlantic ocean that is found off the eastern coats of North America.

habitat

Environment; Biodiversity

The area in which an animal or plant normally lives, such as a rain forest, a pond, or a coral reef.

halo

Environment; Biodiversity

A hazy ring of whitish or rainbow colored light in the sky around the Sun or Moon.

geyser

Environment; Biodiversity

A natural hot spring that regularly shoots a spray of steam and hot water into the air.

humid

Environment; Biodiversity

Having a large amount of moisture, especially in the form of water vapor. Humid air feels damp and sticky.

human

Biology; Biodiversity

A member of the species Homo sapiens or a member of one of the extinct species of earlier primates.

horizon

Environment; Biodiversity

The line along which the Earth and the sky appear to meet. Horizon often looks flat, but it is actually slightly curved.