World InfoZone
World Info Zone
Detailed, comprehensive information on countries and people all over the world. Great tool for discovering facts on world issues, seeing photos, and just exploring the world in general. Also includes quizzes based on the website's content.
Untamed Science
Untamed Science: Biomes of the World
Investigate the climate zones and biomes of the world.
University of California
Ucmp: The World's Biomes
The University of California Museum of Paleontology hosts this site devoted to the study of the earth's biomes, which are the world's major communities, classified according to the predominant vegetation and adaptations of organisms to...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Temperate Climate
Wikipedia article providing a brief description of temperate climates and their characteristics.
World Facts US
World Facts: Geography of Bolivia
Here you can learn much detailed information on the geography of Bolivia. Bolivia is divided into three geographic zones: mountains and Altiplano, Yungas and other valleys, and the lowlands. Also discusses the climate and provides a...
World Facts US
World Facts: Geography of Brazil
Great comprehensive resource for learning about the geography of Brazil. Site iscusses the environment and climate at length and provides a link to a detailed map.
World Facts US
World Facts: Geography of Colombia
Great resource for gathering comprehensive information on the geography of Colombia which is divided into four geographic regions: Andean Highlands, Caribbean Lowlands, Pacific Lowlands, and Eastern Colombia. Also delves into the climate...
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Chad: Geography
A great look at the physical features, climate, and topography of the landlocked country of Chad. Read about the climate zones and wildlife. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Top 12 Coldest Countries in the World
Provides brief descriptions of the twelve coldest countries in the world.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Algeria: Geography
A discussion of the geography of Algeria. You can read about the three distinct geographic regions, the climate, and the natural hazards. Information from the CIA World Fact Book.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Rapid Changes in Glaciers and Ice Sheets
The world's glaciers and ice sheets are melting according to this extensive report. It makes recommendations on how to monitor this situation, explains what we know about the past when there was much less ice in the world, describes what...
Science Struck
Science Struck: Hottest Country in the World
Discusses countries that have recorded the hottest temperatures and the one with the highest average temperature. Also lists the hottest countries for each continent and the hottest locations on Earth.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Arctic
Information on the climate, permafrost, vegetation, wildlife, environmental concerns, and ocean in the Arctic Region of the world.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Geography of Nepal
Offers geographic facts about Nepal, including descriptions of terrain, land use, and natural hazards. Nepal contains eight of the world's ten highest peaks.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Equatorial Guinea: Geography
Equatorial Guinea is made up of islands and a continental region. Read about the land forms on each. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.