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Greed is a desire to have more of something than you need. We learned in Dickens’ A Christmas Carol that greed is a bad thing and that being stingy with money or possessions is unkind. Greed doesn’t just have to do with money. Consider these examples of greed. Real-World Greed Unfortunately, in today’s world, there are many examples […]

Gravity is the force that pulls all elements of matter together. Matter refers to things you can physically touch. The more matter there is, the greater the amount of gravity or force. This means that the Earth or other planets have a great deal of pull and that everything on Earth is pulled back to Earth. […]

Gradualism is an evolutionary model that refers to the tiny variations in an organism or in society that happen over time to make a better fit for animals and humans in their environment. These variations allow them to survive and thrive, resulting in the slow and consistent process of change in the whole population. Gradualism in […]

Globalization is growth on a worldwide scale. It is the process of integration and international influence of economies and cultures. Globalization in Economics Multinational corporations operate on a global scale, with satellite offices and branches in numerous locations. Outsourcing can add to the economic development of a struggling country, bringing much needed jobs. Some automobiles use […]

Global warming refers to climate change as a result of greenhouse gases. Some experts believe that if we don’t make an effort to stop air pollution and the release of greenhouse gases, the climate change from global warming will change the world. Rising Temperatures and Global Warming Global warming is the rise of temperatures throughout the […]

When you speak or say words, the words are supposed to have meaning. Gibberish, however, is talking that sounds like words or speech but that really has no meaning at all. Gibberish Is Nonsensical Gibberish can take the form of a single nonsensical word or a group of nonsensical words. Sentences that make no sense can also be […]

Geography is the study of the Earth, including its physical features, atmosphere and resources. Geography Terms Antipodes – Two points that are on the exact opposite sides of the earth, for example, the North and South Poles. Archipelago – A group of islands, for example, the Bahamas. Atoll – A ring of coral that makes an […]

Geographic isolation is a term that refers to a population of animals, plants, or other organisms that are separated from exchanging genetic material with other organisms of the same species. Typically geographic isolation is the result of an accident or coincidence. Geographic Isolation Geographic isolation can be caused by many factors and can result in a variety of […]

A genre is a category of art, music, or literature. Following are some popular examples of genres, along with some related sub-genres. Action and Adventure Action and adventure are sometimes considered two distinct genres, however, the two go hand-in-hand: they involve stories with exciting sequences and obstacles that must be overcome before reaching a goal. There are many […]

Genotype and phenotype are very similar-sounding words that are related, but actually mean different things. The genotype is the set of genes in our DNA which is responsible for a particular trait. The phenotype is the physical expression, or characteristics, of that trait. For example, two organisms that have even the minutest difference in their genes are said to […]