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Biology Discussion: Natural Resources: Depletion Reasons, Types and Conservation

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Discusses how the the natural resources of the world are being depleted at an alarming rate, and that humans depend on them for their survival. Elaborates on four main causes of resource depletion, and initiatives that could help to...
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Ohio Memory Project: Geography and Natural Resources of Ohio [Pdf]

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Read about the geography and natural resources of Ohio in your study of this state. Discusses geology, rock and mineral resources, geologic time, and glaciation.
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Resilience: Increasing Global Nonrenewable Natural Resource Scarcity Analysis

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A detailed analysis of how nonrenewable resources will not disappear but will become increasingly scarce in the years to come. Supported by research data, graphs, and tables on the scope of nonrenewable resources, and how much we have of...
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Usa Today: List of Texas Natural Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the importance of the five most abundant natural resources in Texas.
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Mocomi: What Are Natural Resources?

For Students 2nd - 8th
Overview of the types of natural resources and a list of natural resources found in India.
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Bbc: Resource Depletion: Opportunity or Looming Catastrophe?

For Students 9th - 10th
The depletion of the world's natural resources threatens the very survival of humans. This article discusses the causes and consequences of our overuse of natural resources, projections for our future, and what types of solutions are...
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Natural Resources Defense Council: Oil and the Arctic Wildlife Refuge

For Students 9th - 10th
The continuing debate between oil drilling and wilderness preservation rages on. Questions concerning the impact to the land and animals are discussed in this site.
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The Age Company: Strength in Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
This article examines that even though Australia has an abundant supply of natural resources, they should not rely just upon those for their economic growth, but strive for greater levels of innovation.
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Monthly Review: Global Resource Depletion: Is Population the Problem?

For Students 9th - 10th
An analysis of the global challenge of diminishing resources and how this relates to world population growth. (Published: Jan. 2013)
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North Carolina Dept. Of Environment & Natural Resources: Kids' Educational Pages: Fish

For Students 3rd - 8th
A great site for kids wanting to learn more about fish and have some fun at the same time. It provides information about fish including food chain, fun fish facts, crustaceans, and shellfish: oysters, scallops, and clams. It also...
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Space Applications Centre: Geographical Information System Concepts

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The introduction of this article explains why GIS data is so critical to a government being able to plan for natural resources development and management. The article goes on to explain key geographic concepts, what GIS is and why it...
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Bscs: Bscs Helps Students, Parents, and Teachers Connect With Nature

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BSCS Science Learning has developed this resource to help students, parents, and teachers get away from technology and formal learning and spend some time connecting with nature. Included are links to resources about the benefits of...
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American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: Coping With Climate Change

For Students 9th - 10th
This article highlights the significance of responsible management of natural resources in an effort to curb the effects of our shifting climate.
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National Humanities Center: Teacher Serve: Cities and Suburbs: Nature Transformed

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Essay on the history of cities and suburbs and how nature has been transformed in the U.S. Author Christopher Sellers guides us with informational text, questions and scholars debate.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Resources for Learning: The Path to El Nino

For Students 3rd - 8th
Through this resource, students explore the history, causes, effects, and patterns of El Nino.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Habitat Network Focal City: Philadelphia, Pa

For Students 9th - 10th
The Habitat Network focuses on the city of Philadelphia. As it grows, it puts tremendous pressure on natural resources, essentially increasing the importance of protecting and restoring them.
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USA Today

Usa Today: Natural Attractions in the Coastal Range Region

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides travel tips for places to visit in the Coastal Range region.
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National Park Service: Soil Resource Management in the National Parks

For Students 9th - 10th
An article discussing how the National Parks Service uses the soil program to manage soil sustainability. Learn how maintaining the soil is key to protect many other areas in the National Park Services.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Must We Mow? Increase Wildlife Value of Working Landscapes

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the ecological benefits of allowing a landscape to grow naturally without mowing.
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American Geosciences Institute: Careers: Hydrologist

For Students 9th - 10th
Fins out what it takes to become a hydrologist, and to work with our most fundamental resource, water.
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Natural Wildlife Federation: It's the Emissions, Stupid

For Students 9th - 10th
Global warming can be reduced in many ways. This comprehensive resource lists a number of different options that can be implemented to accomplish this goal.
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Seeker: Week of 8 4 14: What if California Runs Out of Water?

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the potential effects of a water shortage on the state of California.
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Harvard University: Public Health Pioneer

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Harvard scientific pioneer, Alice Hamilton, an industrial toxicologist and bacteriologist.
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Discovering Lewis & Clark

Discovering Lewis & Clark: The 'Great' Falls

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This section of Discovering Lewis & Clark examines the 'Great Falls' which the expedition had to portage around during the westward leg of their 1805-06 exploration of the Louisiana Purchase.

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