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  1. Rainbow - National Geographic Society

    Oct 19, 2023 · Rainbows are often portrayed as bridges between people and supernatural beings. In Norse mythology, for instance, a rainbow called the Bifrost connects Earth with Asgard, where the …

  2. Visible Light - Education

    Oct 19, 2023 · Electromagnetic light energy is everywhere, but very little of it can actually be seen by the human eye.

  3. Rainforests, Explained - National Geographic Society

    Oct 19, 2023 · Rainforests play an invaluable role in sustaining life, but every year, large portions of them are cut down for logging, mining, and cattle ranches.

  4. Coral Reefs - Education

    Nov 21, 2024 · Learn the risks our world's coral reefs are facing and what they mean for our future and the future of the ocean.

  5. Geography Standard 4 - Education

    Sep 4, 2024 · The physical and human characteristics of places.The physical and human characteristics of places. The geographically informed person must understand the genesis, evolu­tion, and meaning …

  6. Yellowstone - National Geographic Society

    May 1, 2024 · Yellowstone National Park is the first national park created in the United States. It remains popular due to its unique volcanic features and abundant wildlife.

  7. Erosion - National Geographic Society

    Jun 5, 2025 · Erosion is the geological process in which earthen materials are worn away and transported by natural forces such as wind or water.

  8. Decomposers - National Geographic Society

    Oct 19, 2023 · Decomposers play a critical role in the flow of energy through an ecosystem. They break apart dead organisms into simpler inorganic materials, making nutrients available to primary producers.

  9. Tracking Growth in the U.S. - Education

    Oct 30, 2024 · Photograph Railroads Built in the Late 1800s Between 1870 and 1890, the amount of railroad track in the United States tripled, dramatically changing the U.S. Although trains traveled …

  10. Cape - National Geographic Society

    Oct 19, 2023 · A cape is a high point of land that extends into a river, lake, or ocean.