Interact with this world map from McDougal Littell/TERC to highlight different climate zones and see a photograph of each one. Ten climate zones are represented, including tundra, desert, humid subtropical, and others.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes characteristics of tropical climates.

Learn all about the Tropical Savanna biome. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about climates and climate groups. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

Tropical rainforests are found along the Earth's equator. They possess a very special climate and are an integral part of the planet's natural system. Climate, plant and animal life, and indigenous peoples are discussed. Additionally,...

Explores the difference between weather and climate and how they are measured. Students will complete activities and construct a climate graph from raw data. They will also learn about the physical structure of the rainforest, its...

Read this enticing description of the geography of Thailand. You can picture the entire country from these paragraphs. There is alos information about the climate. Hyperlinks take you to additional information.

Description of tropical storms and links to several case studies. This site includes information, such as how tropical storms are named, how they occur, and how they are structured.

How does our climate affect us? How do we decide what to wear each day? What factors determine if our clothing choices are comfortable? What is the source of our water? Learners explore characteristics that define climatic regions. They...

This site introduces you to one of the most ambitious projects now studying the influence of the ocean on climate. Links are available to related sites and to sources of real-time data.

Presents climate information for the Central American country of the Dominican Republic including facts about average monthly temperature, rainfall, and snowfall.

Explore the climate of Suriname at this useful website that gives information about average temperature, rainfall, and snowfall.

Read about Ghana's geography and climate. Did you know the largest man-made lake is in Ghana? Information from the CIA World Fact Book.

A graphic listing the many parts of Nigeria's physical environment including area, climate, terrain, natural resources, and environmental concerns. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.

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.

Hong Kong Observatory describes the climate of the sub-tropical region of China.

Delve into the Tertiary Period portion of the Evolving Planet exhibit, and trace the climate and continental shift during this time. Includes an overview of the period, a collection of images, and a look at the Tertiary Period's...

From ABC News in Science, Judy Skatssoon's article discusses the findings of a report group which suggest that tropical cyclones cannot be blamed on climate change.

Detailed analysis of the spread of malaria in England owing to changes in climate during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.

A rich collection of highly engaging learning modules on topics related to the natural environment. Covers four main areas - plate tectonics, forms and processes, weather and climate, and rainforest and desert. Within each of these,...

Offers climate information for the South American country of French Guiana. Broken down by average temperature, rain days, and snow days.

See how the Great Rift Valley and Lake Malawi dominate Malawi's geography. Read about the climate, terrain, and population density. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

You can find facts about Brunei's geography on this list based on the CIA World Fact Book. Included are the climate, natural resources, land use, and the note that its two parts are separated by Malaysia.

Here is an easy-to-read rundown of the geography of Thailand. You can find out about the climate, terrain, environmental concerns, and major cities. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.