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Effects of Plate Tectonics
Explore our world from within as you lead young scientists on a thrilling adventure. Pupils examine the location of plate boundaries to determine earthquake and volcano distribution around the globe and explore the cause of hot spots in...
University of Maryland
Coastal & Marine Environments: Transgressions & Regressions
These are lecture notes for a course in historical geology. They look at different types of coastlines where marine and terrestrial environments interact and the geological characteristics of each, followed by a discussion of...
McGill University
Mc Gill University: Canadian Biodiversity: Ecozones: Pacific Marine
The Pacific Marine ecozone begins at the British Columbia Coast. This is a brief, concise description of the location, climate, geology and flora and fauna. It includes some images of the animals and birds native to the location. Many of...
McGill University
Mc Gill University: Canadian Biodiversity: Ecozones: Northwest Atlantic Marine
The Northwest Atlantic Marine ecozone begins in the Gulf of St. Lawrence and extends to the southeastern end of Baffin Island. This is a brief, concise description of the location, climate, geology, and flora and fauna. It includes some...
McGill University
Mc Gill University: Canadian Biodiversity: Ecozones: Arctic Archipelago Marine
The Arctic Archipelago Marine ecozone includes Hudson Bay and most of the water surrounding the islands of Nunavut and the Northwest Territories. This is a brief, concise description of the location, climate, geology, and flora and...
Indiana University
Indiana Univ. Bloomington: Geo Notes: Crinoids: Ancient Versus Modern Forms [Pdf]
Presents some facts about crinoids, a marine animal abundant during the Paleozoic Era, with many fossil species present in Indiana. This animal can still be found in the Caribbean Sea today.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Journey North: Manatee
View this presentation to learn about manatees and track their migration. Includes information about manatee characteristics, life span, behavior, and migration. There is also a migration map with updated sightings.
Indiana University
Indiana Univ. Bloomington:geo Notes: Conodonts: Microfossils of Distinction [Pdf]
Presents some facts about conodonts, extinct eel-like animals whose fossils have been found in Indiana's marine sedimentary rocks. Their important role in geologic research is also discussed.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Paleobiology: The Ordovician Period
Journey into the past while reading this comprehensive overview of the Ordovician Period that covers topics such as reef ecosystems, Paleozoic Fauna, fossil evidence, and climate and plate tectonics.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Zoom School: Oceans
Find out why the oceans are blue and what causes waves by clicking here. There is a table of information about the four oceans as well as interesting facts on waves, salinity, and tides.
Indiana University
Indiana Univ. Bloomington: Geo Notes: Trilobites: Denizens of Ancient Seas [Pdf]
Presents some facts about trilobites, extinct arthropods from the Cambrian to Permian Periods.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Plate Tectonics and Seas of the Paleozoic and Mesozoic Era Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Provides a brief overview of plate tectonic activity during the Paleozoic and Mesozoic eras and the changes in sea level that occurred. Includes some questions to...
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