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Encyclopedia of Earth: Gibraltar (United Kingdom)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Gibraltar (United Kingdom), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create...
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Encyclopedia of Earth: French Southern and Antarctic Lands (France)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Antarctic Lands (France), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the...
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Encyclopedia of Earth: French Polynesia (France)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of French Polynesia (France), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create...
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Encyclopedia of Earth: Faroe Islands (Denmark)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Faroe Islands (Denmark), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the...
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Encyclopedia of Earth: Dhekelia (United Kingdom)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Dhekelia (United Kingdom), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create...
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Encyclopedia of Earth: Curacao (Netherlands)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Curacao (Netherlands), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the...
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Encyclopedia of Earth: Coral Sea Islands (Australia)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Coral Sea (Australia), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the...
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Encyclopedia of Earth: Cook Islands (New Zealand)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Cook Islands (New Zealand), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create...
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Encyclopedia of Earth: Cocos (Keeling) Islands (Australia)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Cocos Islands (Australia), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create...
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Encyclopedia of Earth: Physics & Chemistry: Carbon Dioxide

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what carbon dioxide is, where it is found, sources of it, and describes human activities that contribute to carbon depletion and increased levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. (Updated: February 22, 2013)
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Encyclopedia of Earth: Clipperton Island (France)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Clipperton Island(France), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create...
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Encyclopedia of Earth: Christmas Island (Australia)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Christmas Island (Australia), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create...
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Encyclopedia of Earth: British Virgin Islands (United Kingdom)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of British Virgin Islands (United Kingdom), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources...
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Encyclopedia of Earth: British Indian Ocean Territory (United Kingdom)

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of British Indian Ocean Territory (United Kingdom), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the...
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Encyclopedia of Earth: Aruba (Netherlands)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Aruba (Netherlands), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
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Encyclopedia of Earth: What Is Aquaculture?

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what aquaculture is, the different varieties, and its important role in food production for the United States. (Updated: July 12, 2012)
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Encyclopedia of Earth: Anguilla (United Kingdom)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Anguilla (United Kingdom), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create...
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Encyclopedia of Earth: American Samoa (United States)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of American Samoa (United States), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to...
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Encyclopedia of Earth: Akrotiri (United Kingdom)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Akrotiri (United Kingdom), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create...
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Encyclopedia of Earth: What Is a Tsunami?

For Students 9th - 10th
Short explanation of what a tsunami is. (Updated: May 7, 2012)
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Encyclopedia of Earth: Physical Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
Get a general grasp on the four spheres, five sub-fields, and two scales of physical geography.
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Encyclopedia of Earth: Precipitation: Drought in Eastern Africa

For Students 9th - 10th
Article discussing the occurrence of drought in Eastern Africa, and how it is likely to increase in frequency in future years due to global warming, putting enormous stress on countries such as Kenya and Ethiopia. (Updated July 12, 2012)
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Encyclopedia of Earth: Composting

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains, using scientific language, what composting is. Also explains what compostable and compost compatible materials are, the conditions necessary for composting to occur, and the role of composting in recycling waste. (Updated:...
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Encyclopedia of Earth: Chad

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts about Chad including environmental issues, geography, government, people, water, economy, agriculture, health, natural resources, energy use, and conflict.