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.
The British Museum
The British Museum: China: Geography
Explore the geography of China and its landforms with an interactive map and game for students to play. Find out more about the importance of the Yellow River in an ancient Chinese myth.
Geographic
Photius: Bahrain Geography and Population
Read about Bahrain's topography. Made up of several islands, you can find out how the country is connected by causeways from one island to the next.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Egypt: Geography
Overview of the geography of Egypt with information from the CIA World Fact Book. Learn about the terrain, climate, natural resources, environment, and importance of its geographic location.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Eritrea: Geography
A discussion of the climate and terrain of Eritrea. Find out where the climate is hot and where it is temperate. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Oman: Geography
From the CIA World Fact Book comes this listing of the geographical topics concerning Oman. You can find out about the topography, climate, size, and land use.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Uae: Geography
Here is a quick look at the facts about UAE's geography including climate, topography, natural resources, and land use. From the CIA World Fact Book.
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.