Journey through Earth's most fascinating ecosystems and discover the forces that shape our world.
Discover the diverse ecosystems that make up our living planet, each playing a vital role in Earth's balance.
Over 8.7 million species
6 distinct categories
5 primary zones
Home to over 50% of Earth's species, rainforests are vital for our planet's health. These complex ecosystems maintain global rainfall patterns and help regulate Earth's climate.
Rainfall
2,000-10,000 mm/year
Biodiversity
40,000 plant species
Frozen landscapes crucial for global climate regulation. Despite harsh conditions, tundra regions support unique wildlife and play a vital role in carbon storage.
Permafrost
Up to 1,500m deep
Growing Season
50-60 days/year
Covering 71% of Earth's surface, oceans are the heart of our planet. These vast water bodies regulate climate and support countless marine species.
Average Depth
3,700 meters
Marine Species
230,000+ known
Earth's crust is constantly moving and reshaping, driven by the immense power beneath our feet. These forces create mountains, earthquakes, and spectacular volcanic displays.
Our planet's surface is divided into massive tectonic plates that float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere beneath. Their constant movement shapes mountains, trenches, and volcanic activity.
Speed: 2.5 cm/year | Particles: 50%
Contains 75% of Earth's volcanoes and 90% of earthquakes
Three types: divergent, convergent, and transform
Earth's atmosphere is a complex system of gases, water vapor, and particles that create our daily weather and long-term climate patterns.
Six major cells transport heat from equator to poles
Earth's rotation deflects air currents and ocean currents
Climate zones are determined by temperature, precipitation, and seasonal patterns. They influence biodiversity, human settlement, and agricultural practices.
Rivers are Earth's sculptors, carving valleys, creating deltas, and transporting sediments that build new landforms over geological time.
The Grand Canyon took 5-6 million years to form through water erosion
The Mississippi River Delta grows by 80 million tons of sediment annually
The Amazon Basin covers over 7 million square kilometers
Rivers follow predictable patterns from source to mouth
Rivers shape landscapes through four main processes: erosion, transportation, deposition, and weathering.
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