Earthquakes occur when there is a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust, resulting in seismic waves that cause the ground to shake. The primary cause of earthquakes is the movement of the tectonic plates, large sections of the Earth's crust that float on the semi-fluid mantle below.

Volcanoes are formed when magma from beneath the Earth's crust rises to the surface. This process occurs along tectonic plate boundaries or hotspots, where the Earth's lithosphere is either being pulled apart or pushed together. When pressure builds up beneath the surface, it forces the magm

Plants have evolved a variety of remarkable adaptations to survive in extreme environments, where conditions like extreme heat, cold, or lack of water make life difficult. For example, cacti in deserts have adapted by developing thick, fleshy stems that store water during periods of drought. Their s

The striking black-and-white stripes of a zebra have puzzled scientists for centuries. While there is no definitive answer, several theories attempt to explain the evolutionary purpose of these stripes. One prominent theory is that the stripes serve as a form of camouflage. In the wild, zebras are o