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Adirondack Hiking Trails
Take a virtual hike and learn about Blue Mountain, Black Mountain, Buck Mountain, Prospect Mountain and 46 Adirondack high peaks with this resource.
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West Virginia Geological and Economic Survey: Mountains
Site for general information about mountains. There is a downloadable PDF of this article with pictures.
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The Alps: The High Mountain World of Slovenia
Explore the Slovenian Region of the Alps. Explore the unique characteristics of the this part of the Alps. View breathtaking pictures and learn interesting facts.
California Academy of Sciences
California Academy of Sciences: Mountains
Look at pictures of some well known mountain ranges and read about the habitats, climate, plants and animals that are found on them. There is a link for additional information about the cold aeolian zone.
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About Korea: Land and Climate
In addition to reading about the location of Korea and its division into provinces, you can learn about the climate and its twenty-four sub-seasons.
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About Korea: Land and Climate
In addition to reading about the location of Korea and its division into provinces, you can learn about the climate and its twenty-four sub-seasons.
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About Korea: Geography and People
Read about the geography of the peninsula which holds both North and South Korea. Find out the importance the rivers play in the economy and culture of the country.
Channel 4 Learning
4 Learning: Geography Essentials: The Mountain Environment
An introduction to the mountains, with information on the mountain climates, mountain life, and mountain uses. Includes materials for teachers: worksheets, image bank, and links.
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The Alps of Switzerland and France
Incredible photographs of the Alps along the Swiss-French frontier feature facts about the mountain range, individual peaks, and the glaciers that characterize the nation.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Reference: Habitats: Mountains
Find out about the plant and animal life in different types of mountain habitats.
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Mantle Convection and Earth's Features
A resource to help understand that the movement of the Earth's tectonic plates is caused by convection. The plates' movements cause geologic features on the Earth's surface.
Read Works
Read Works: Climates: An Introduction to Climates
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about climates. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
National Earth Science Teachers Association
Windows to the Universe: The Andes Mountains
Satellite photography and brief outline information describe the Andes mountains and provide links to specific features within the landscape - Atacama desert, or evidence of volcanic activity for example.
PBS
Nova: The Seven Summits
View a slide show of the seven tallest peaks found on seven different continents. An interactive map will show you the location of each of the mountains. You can also get information on elevation, the name's meaning, and the first people...
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Mountain Institute: Learning About Mountains, Explore Mountains
The Mountain Institute provides information on three areas: Andes, Appalachians, and the Himalayas. Find resources on conservation, the mountain ecosystems, and the culture of the areas.
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Constructive Forces of Mountain Building
Help students understand how mountains are formed with this lesson plan about constructive forces.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Mount Cook: Shrinking Mountain Loses 30m From Height
Article reports that Mount Cook, New Zealand's tallest mountain, has lost 30 meters of height. Also presents a list of other facts about mountains.
Science Struck
Science Struck: How Mountains Are Formed
Read about the different types of mountains and how they are formed.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Nan Mountains
This site, which is from the Encyclopedia Britannica, provides a description of the Nan Mountains.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Andes Mountains
Brief overview of the Andes Mountains. Contains links to related topics and helpful facts about the Andes.
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Usc: Climate Controls
An effective presentation of six main climate controls: latitude, land vs. water, geographic position, altitude, currents, pressure and winds.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Second Grade Science: Mountains
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers how mountains are formed through the movement of the Earth's plates.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Geographical Determinants of Climate Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Summarizes the key processes that determine the type of climate. Includes several questions to check for understanding.
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Southern Kings Consolidated School: Mountains
Site from the Southern Kings Consolidated School about mountains. Learn what mountains are and how they form.