The Earth and Space: General Characteristics of Earth

11 images that illustrate some daily weather conditions such as cold, hot and windy

Products of the rock cycle are visible all across Canada.

1 diagram illustrating the water cycle

How will arctic ice melt from climate change affect exploration, scientific research and geopolitics?

The water in the oceans has travelled vast distances. It has even time spent deep below the surface of the Earth, trapped inside the mineral ringwoodite.

Sodium is a useful chemical element. You consume it as table salt regularly. Learn about salt mining, sodium uses, and what problems too much sodium can cause.

8 images of some invertebrate animals such as sea anemones, coral and jellyfish that live in a marine environment

Did you know that too much carbon dioxide in the classroom can affect your body, and even your grades?

Humidity is an important part of life on Earth and life in space. This backgrounder explains what humidity is, how it is measured and how it affects us both mentally and physically.

Learn about how craters are formed and about some of Canada's impact craters.

When a species ends up outside of its natural zone, the consequences on other species, ecosystems and human industries can be severe. Climate change and human activities can introduce species into new zones.

4 images of some fish such as koi that live in freshwater river and lake environments and in freshwater aquariums and garden ponds

14 images of some fish such as lion fish, grouper and sharks that live in saltwater environments like oceans, saltwater lakes and aquariums

Green walls use plant processes to improve air quality in buildings.

Arctic animals have evolved to thrive in harsh arctic ecosystems, but the environmental footprint created by climate change is affecting their survival.