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Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology

Iris: World: Tectonic Plates

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive map of tectonic plates from the US Geological Survey plate tectonic map reveals the plate names when you scroll over the plate.
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World Facts US

World Facts: Geography of Belize

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes in detail the geology, physical features, natural resources, and climate of the Central American country of Belize. Includes a map.
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Australian Museum

Australian Museum: The Sydney Basin

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the structure of the Sydney Basin in Australia. The Sydney Basin is millions of years old. It contains large coal fields which are economically important to Australia. Included are links to maps which show the geology,...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Sea to Sky

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this lesson, students learn about major landforms (e.g., mountains, rivers, plains, valleys, canyons and plateaus) and how they occur on the Earth's surface. They learn about the civil and geotechnical engineering applications of...
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Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology

Iris: Long Valley Caldera

For Students 9th - 10th
Long Valley Caldera area has had a history of eruptions and earthquake swarms. Learn more with this interactive map that reveals geology, eruptions, earthquakes, and more.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Engineers

For Students 9th - 10th
Mining engineers are described here along with all other types of engineers. The report also gives prospective earnings and a prediction of the future of a career.
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US Geological Survey

Usgs: Developing the Theory

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive overview of continental drift takes a historical look at the various types of evidence which led to the development of the theory.
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US Geological Survey

Non Renewable Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how to enhance economic development and growth. Learn the role of the United States Geographic Survey on locating, quantifying and qualifying non-renewable resources.
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Columbia University

Scientific Background on the Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features information and related links that can be used by students and scientists to understand the events that led to the December 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
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Wisconsin Historical Society

Wisconsin Historical Society: Increase Lapham

For Students 9th - 10th
Increase Lapham was an early naturalist and engineer who catalogued many effigy mounds and native plant species of Wisconsin, along with the climate and the geology. He also drew early maps of the state. He also helped establish many...
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Kazakhstan Satellite Photo

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this great satellite image of Kazakhstan from Google Earth. Scroll past the informative political map to see the image. There is more information about the country below the satellite map.
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Kyrgyzstan Satellite Photo

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this great satellite image of Kyrgyzstan from Google Earth. Scroll past the informative political map to see the image. There is more information about the country below the satellite map.
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China Satellite Photo

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this great satellite image of China from Google Earth. Scroll past the informative political map to see the image. There is more information about the country below the satellite map.
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Kuwait Satellite Photo

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this great satellite image of Kuwait from Google Earth. Scroll past the informative political map to see the image. There is more information about the country below the satellite map.
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Albania Satellite Photo

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this great satellite image of Albania from Google Earth. Scroll past the informative political map to see the image. There is more information about the country below the satellite map.
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Angola Satellite Photo

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this great satellite image of Angola from Google Earth. Scroll past the informative political map to see the image. There is more information about the country below the satellite map.
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Botswana Satellite Photo

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this great satellite image of Botswana from Google Earth. Scroll past the informative political map to see the image. There is more information about the country below the satellite map.
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Lesotho Satellite Photo

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this great satellite image of Lesotho from Google Earth. Scroll past the informative political map to see the image. There is more information about the country below the satellite map.
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Malawi Satellite Photo

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this great satellite image of Malawi from Google Earth. Scroll past the informative political map to see the image. There is more information about the country below the satellite map.
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Namibia Satellite Photo

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this great satellite image of Namibia from Google Earth. Scroll past the informative political map to see the image. There is more information about the country below the satellite map.
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Swaziland Satellite Photo

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this great satellite image of Swaziland from Google Earth. Scroll past the informative political map to see the image. There is more information about the country below the satellite map.
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Zambia Satellite Photo

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this great satellite image of Zambia from Google Earth. Scroll past the informative political map to see the image. There is more information about the country below the satellite map.
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Cameroon Satellite Photo

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this great satellite image of Cameroon from Google Earth. Scroll past the informative political map to see the image. There is more information about the country below the satellite map.
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Equatorial Guinea Satellite Photo

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this great satellite image of Equatorial Guinea from Google Earth. Scroll past the informative political map to see the image. There is more information about the country below the satellite map.

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