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Ancient Mysteries: Gobi Desert Mysteries
This site details information about the mysteries of the Gobi Desert, an area actually comprised more of mountains than desert. This site has a map of the Gobi area, photos of the Gobi, as well as links to information about ancient...
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Wildland Adventures: Panama Season and Climate
A nice summary of the climate in Panama. Read about weather patterns, expected temperatures, and different climatic zones.
Information Technology Associates
Slovenia: Geography
An overview of the geography, climate, and terrain of Slovenia. Information is from the CIA World Factbook.
Cocori
Cocori: Complete Costa Rica: Costa Rican Flora
This page presents images of various plant species found in the Central American country of Costa Rica.
Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Web Japan: Nature and Climate
Would you like to find out how Japan's climate compares to where you live? Read about the climate, topography, and natural disasters. There are many pictures and a quiz at the end.
Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Web Japan: Exploring Japan: Nature and Climate
A great description of Japan's nature and typical climate. Beautiful pictures and graphs accompany the text.
Other
Kenya Natural History: Kenya Birds
At this site view pictures and read descriptions of the many types of birds that live in Kenya, "A fascinating part of the world for birders to visit." This site is appropriate for upper elementary students, and older.
Climate Zone
Climate Zone: Climate of Haiti
A valuable guide to climate information of Haiti as reported from the airports. Information includes average monthly temperature and rainfall. Some general facts and a map are also featured.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Nan Mountains
This site, which is from the Encyclopedia Britannica, provides a description of the Nan Mountains.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: North China Plain
This Encyclopedia Britannica site provides information on the North China Plain.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Loess Plateu
This site from Britannica.com describes the Loess Plateau in China. Check out this great resource.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Africa Its People and Places
A very comprehensive lesson plan that helps prepare students for a trip to Africa taking into consideration climate, customs, geography, and language.
Other
Costa Rica: The Climate
Presents an overview of the climate in Costa Rica then gives weather summaries by region in a chart form.
CNN
Cnn: China's Three Gorges Dam
Article describes the raging controversy over the gigantic dam on the "Fabled Yangzi River." Decide for yourself; will this help China enough to warrant the environmental destruction?
Other
Costa Rica: The Climate
Presents an overview of the climate in Costa Rica then gives weather summaries by region in a chart form.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Britannica Kids: Ireland: Land and Climate
A description of Ireland's climate.
China State Council Information Office and the China International Publishing Group
Travel in China: The Plains
A very informative look at the Plains of China.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: El Salvador: Climate
A brief overview of the tropical climate of El Salvador. Learn about average temperatures, rainfall, seasonal changes, and wind patterns of this Central American country.
Extreme Science
Extreme Science: Hottest Place on Earth: Lut Desert, Iran
A description of the climate in Lut Desert, Iran, which was documented as having repeatedly reached the highest temperatures of anywhere on Earth. Includes explanation of how extreme heat occurs.
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PBS
Pbs Teachers: China's Three Gorges Dam [Pdf]
Investigate and report on one aspect of the Three Gorges Dam project to determine if the project will provide great opportunities for China or do more harm than good. Compare different interest groups' viewpoints about the project....
CNN
Cnn: Ecological Race of Vietnam Jungle
CNN provides a brief report on the ecological condition of the Vietnamese jungle.
InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographia.com: Grenada
Featured is the official online tour guide from Geographia.com of the island of Grenada in the Caribbean. Learn about the geography, history and tourist attractions of these volcanic islands.
PBS
Pbs Teachers:china's Top Water Issues
Investigate some of the most pressing water-related issues in China with this interactive map. Discover various viewpoints on topics such as dam construction, river flooding, sewage treatment and industrial pollution.
Geographic
German Geography: Cia World Factbook
Describes the terrain, natural resources, land use, and other information about Germany's geography. Lots of statistics.