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  1. Rainbow - National Geographic Society

    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 gods live.

  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

    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. Photosynthesis - National Geographic Society

    Feb 26, 2025 · Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create oxygen and energy in the form of sugar.

  6. Region - National Geographic Society

    Dec 9, 2024 · A region is an area of land that has common features. A region can be defined by natural or artificial features.

  7. Map Skills for Students, Ages 4-8 - Education

    This collection features map activities designed to strengthen spatial thinking skills for students. Spatial thinking allows students to comprehend and analyze phenomena related to the places and spaces …

  8. Sun - National Geographic Society

    Feb 2, 2024 · The sun is an ordinary star, one of about 100 billion in our galaxy, the Milky Way. The sun has extremely important influences on our planet: It drives weather, ocean currents, seasons, and …

  9. Automobile - National Geographic Society

    Nov 15, 2024 · The four-wheeled transportation vehicle symbolizes the promise and the pitfalls of the modern age.

  10. Biomes - National Geographic Society

    May 9, 2025 · A biome is an area of the planet that can be classified according to the plants and animals that live in it.