Facts You Didn't Know
From Coral Stars to Jellyfish Lakes: Nature’s Secrets
Learn how trees tell time, where coral reefs thrive, and more fun nature facts
- Debbie Reichman
- פורסם י"ח חשון התשפ"ב
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Did You Know Which Starfish Eats Coral?
The Crown-of-Thorns starfish, also called the Coral Starfish, is the largest and most harmful kind. It has 20 arms and a mouth right in the center of its body. To eat coral, it pushes out its stomach, releases special juices, and breaks the coral down completely.
Did You Know What Is the Hottest Desert in the USA?
It’s the Mojave Desert and it’s also the largest desert in the world. The heat there is intense, and the sunlight is the strongest in the United States. Because of this, solar power plants were built there to turn the sun’s energy into electricity.
Did You Know Why Trees Have Rings in Their Trunks?
Each year, a tree adds a new layer to its trunk. When you cut the trunk, you see rings, one for each year the tree has grown. The rings can be thick or thin, depending on how much water and sunshine the tree got that year. Good years leave thick rings. Dry years leave thin ones or sometimes none at all.
Did You Know What Is Jellyfish Lake?
In the Palau Islands, there’s a magical lake filled with millions of jellyfish that don’t sting! You can actually swim with them safely. This lake is near a group of empty islands in southern Palau and is even listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Did You Know What Is the Largest Glacier in the World?
It’s called the Lambert Glacier, and it’s in Antarctica. It’s about 100 kilometers wide and 400 kilometers long! In its western part, there’s even a mountain that reaches 1,700 meters high.
Did You Know That Coral Island Isn’t Made of Corals?
Coral Island, also known as Pharaoh’s Island, is located near Eilat and close to Taba in Egypt. Even though it’s called Coral Island, it’s not made of coral, it just has beautiful coral reefs around it.
Did You Know How Energy Is Made From Water?
Flowing water in rivers and streams has a lot of power. When it moves through turbines, the water turns the blades and makes electricity. These power plants are called hydroelectric stations. Dams or man-made waterfalls are often used to make the water even stronger.
