Global climate
The melting of this ice sheet in Greenland is contributing to rising sea levels, with its large glaciers and ice caps retreating due to global warming.
Greenland Ice sheet
In this country, the Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated by eating mooncakes and observing the full moon in September or October.
China
This popular card game involves creating sets of three cards with matching numbers or suits, commonly played in Asia and the Americas.
Rummy
The largest desert in the world, this arid region covers much of northern Africa.
Sahara Desert
This term refers to the gradual shift in Earth's weather patterns, especially towards higher global temperatures, primarily due to human activities like deforestation and burning fossil fuels.
Global warming
The Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) is a Mexican holiday that honors deceased loved ones. It takes place on these two days in early November.
November 1st and 2nd
Played on a 64-square board, this two-player strategy game is famous for its pieces such as the Queen, Knight, and Bishop.
Chess
This rare, blue-colored gemstone, prized for its vivid hue, is primarily found in the mines of Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Tanzania.
Sapphire
This layer of the Earth's atmosphere, which contains the ozone layer, absorbs most of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation.
Stratosphere
This country celebrates National Day with a large fireworks display on October 10th, also known as Double Ten Day.
Taiwan
This ancient game, originating from China, is played with 144 tiles and involves complex strategies. It is often played in both social and competitive settings.
Mahjong
This ancient structure, located in modern-day Iraq, was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It is believed to have been built by the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar II.
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
This region, home to many unique ecosystems, has experienced the fastest rate of temperature rise, leading to concerns about the survival of species and the melting of glaciers.
The Artic
In Sweden, this holiday involves a festive procession of people dressed as "Star Boys," with songs sung door-to-door. It occurs on December 13th.
Saint Lucia’s Day
This traditional game is widely popular in India, where two teams of players use a ball and try to hit each other's players by throwing it, while the opposing team attempts to avoid the ball. It's known as the "game of kings."
Kabaddi
This rare astronomical event occurs when the moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun, blocking out the Sun's light for a brief period.
Solar Eclipse
This term refers to the phenomenon where warmer ocean waters in the tropics result in more intense and frequent hurricanes, particularly in the Atlantic Ocean.
Atlantic Hurricane Oscillation
The Buddhist holiday of Vesak celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha. It is most widely observed in this Southeast Asian country.
Sri lanka
This team sport, originating in England in the 19th century, involves using a bat to hit a ball bowled at high speeds and is especially popular in countries like Australia, India, and England. It is played with two teams of eleven players each.
Cricket
This famous American author is known for his works on the American frontier, including "The Call of the Wild" and "White Fang."
Jack London