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University of California

Ucmp: The World's Biomes

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an introduction to the major biomes on Earth. This page groups biomes into five major types: aquatic, deserts, forests, grasslands, and tundra. Information on climate, animal/plant life, and much more is given for each of type...
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Handout
University of California

Ucmp: The Grassland Biome

For Students 9th - 10th
A good site to begin your study of grasslands as it gives clear definitions of terms and an explanation of how the grasslands came into existence.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Algeria: Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of the geography of Algeria. You can read about the three distinct geographic regions, the climate, and the natural hazards. Information from the CIA World Fact Book.
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Handout
Missouri Botanical Garden

Missouri Botanical Garden: Grasslands of the World

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site from the Missouri Botanical Garden explores the two types of grasslands: tropical and temperate. A brief overview of the grasslands of the world is provided, including a color-coded map.
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Other

Radford University: Temperate Grasslands

For Students 9th - 10th
This is part of a virtual geography project from Radford University. Learn about the climate, vegetation, grasses, soil and fauna of the temperate grasslands.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Djibouti: Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of the geography and physical environment of Djibouti. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.