This is part of a virtual geography project from Radford University. Learn about the climate, vegetation, grasses, soil, and fauna of tropical savannas.

This is a general overview of the tropical rainforests that focuses on climate, animal life, vegetation, soil and so on. It also includes a rainforest map.

This lesson plan surveys the climate of Australia and compares it to the climate of other regions around the world.

A map from 1911 of North America and Central America showing the seven climate zones and three life provinces in the region. The map is color-coded to show the Arctic, Hudsonian, and Canadian climate zones (Boreal Region), Transition,...

Provides an in-depth explanation of seasons including why temperate and tropical climates have different seasonal cycles.

To those of us who live on earth, the most important astronomical object by far is the sun. This article explains how the motion of the sun through our sky cause day and night, the passage of the seasons, and earth's varied climates.

This is an introduction to the major biomes on Earth. This page groups biomes into five major types: aquatic, deserts, forests, grasslands, and tundra. Information on climate, animal/plant life, and much more is given for each of type...

The AOML researches oceanography, tropical meteorology, atmospheric and oceanic chemistry and acoustics in order to understand the physical characteristics of the ocean and atmosphere. Explore science in action!

Learn all about the forest biome including where located in the world, different kinds, climate, flora and fauna, and soil. Good research site for middle years students.

This article defines "environment" as a collection of animals and plants in a specific landscape and climate. The concept of differing types of environments is introduced. The impact of humans on environments and all environments'...

A description of the climate and terrain of the the islands that make up the country of Seychelles. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.

A graphic showing the physical environment of Kenya including its area, climate, natural resources, terrain, and environmental concerns. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.

A graphic showing aspects of the physical environment of Sudan. Find out its area, climate, terrain, natural resources, and environmental concerns. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.

A graphic listing the important components of Cameroon's physical environment. You can find out about the climate, terrain, natural resources, and environmental concerns. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.

Although most of this article discusses the climate of Senegal, you can also find out its neighbors, terrain, and area. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.

A graphic showing the various aspects of Swaziland's physical environment including climate, terrain, and natural resources. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.

A graphic giving information about the various elements of Gabon's physical environment. Find out about the climate, terrain, and natural resources. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.

A graphic showing the various aspects of the physical environment of Madagascar including the climate, terrain, natural resources, and environmental issues. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.

A brief look at the geography of Angola. Find out about the terrain, climate, and oil reserves. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.

A graphic listing the various aspects of the physical environment of Democratic Republic of the Congo. Find out about the area, climate, terrain, and natural resources. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.

A graphic showing facts about Guinea-Bissau's size, climate, terrain, land use, and environmental concerns. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.

A graphic showing geographical information about Liberia. You can find out about its size, climate, land use, and terrain. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.

A graphic showing the terrain, climate, and natural resources of Mauritius. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.

A graphic showing the various aspects of the physical environment of Mozambique including its area, climate, terrain, and natural resources. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.