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| Rivers |
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| Do you know the parts and characteristics of a river system? After you float with National Geographic you will! Start this animation where you can follow water from the headwaters of a river, through tributaries, and into the main river. Click on any of the river related words to get a definition. Printable pages are available with a river system illustration, words and labels, and definitions. See what people like you are doing for river conservation. Learn how people are using, changing, and saving our rivers. |
| Topic: Rivers |
| URL: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geography-action/rivers.html |
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| Rivers and Coasts: What is a River? |
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| Kids, you are going to enjoy learning about rivers when you progress through the activities on this Web site. You will be able to watch a Flash animated diagram on how rivers flow. Find out where river water comes from when you watch the animated diagram on the water cycle. Read through the section on how rivers change. There are several printable worksheet included for these sections, so you can follow along as you learn about rivers, people and rivers, and what happens when rivers meet the coast. |
| Topic: Rivers |
| URL: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/riversandcoasts/rivers/whatis_river/index.shtml |
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| Virtual River |
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| Virtual River contains two interactive exercises to help you understand river processes. As you work through the exercises, you will make observations and measurements, do calculations, and answer questions. As you answer questions, you will get responses so you will know if your answers are correct. The activity entitled "River Discharge" lets you explore the basic concepts about how rivers work. The second activity explains river flooding. There are many helpful photographs and diagrams throughout both activities, as well as important terms and their definitions. |
| Topic: Rivers |
| URL: http://www.sciencecourseware.com/VirtualRiver/index.html |
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| Themes: Rivers |
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| This web site is dedicated to the rivers of the world. These natural waterways hold significance in the world for many reasons. A magazine article is a great way to read about how rivers have had an importance in different societies around the world and about the benefits and issues associated with them. The site has a word game that introduces you to different river proverbs. You will also find entertaining stories, poems, trivia, and polls on the topic of rivers. |
| Topic: Rivers |
| URL: http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-central-themes-rivers.htm |
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| The River Wild: Running the Selway |
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| This site created by National Geographic provides an exciting narrative of a wild river trip, which takes place on the Selway River in Idaho. At this interactive site you can choose your boat, and photo and bird watching gear. Paddling instructions and a primer on river lingo are included. Find out about the anatomy of a river, wildlife, and how to plan your own white water adventure. Don't miss the information on how to save the rivers. There are links to national conservation organizations. |
| Topic: Rivers |
| URL: http://magma.nationalgeographic.com/ngexplorer/0206/adventures/ |
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| Rivers of Life: Mississippi Adventure |
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| Here is an excellent river resource site with a virtual Mississippi River adventure. Meet the people on board, including the captain, and take a look at the riverboat. Then read the daily log about the student-led and student-directed interactive expedition. To increase interest in river ecology and help young people learn about rivers first hand, the Center for Global Environment Education sponsored this wonderful 10-week study trip on the Mississippi. There are profiles of distinguished guests with river expertise, a route map, great full size photos and media features (audio and video clips). You will also find a wealth of related sites, games, watershed maps, information about other projects, a teacher's guide, and much more. |
| Topic: Rivers |
| URL: http://cgee.hamline.edu/rivers/MA/index.html |
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| The All-Star River Explorers |
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| Learn all about rivers with the All-Star River Explorers at this University of Illinois web site designed especially for children. Flash-powered animation, sound, colorful graphics, and historical figures such as Hudson, Jolliet, Marquette, Sacagawea, Lewis, and Clark combine with accurate facts to provide an engaging, educational, and fun learning experience. There are vintage postcards to email, all-star explorer trading cards, videos to watch, links to other web sites, and other activities. Test your knowledge of rivers by playing "Got Your Game On". |
| Topic: Rivers |
| URL: http://urbanext.illinois.edu/rivers/ |
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| Rivers and Coasts |
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| Do you know the difference between a river and a coast? Although they both involve water, they have different qualities. Explore rivers and coasts with definitions and photos. See how rivers and coasts change and learn about the different types of changes. You can learn how people interact with rivers and coasts. The water cycle is explained with an animation. Learn what happens when rivers meet coasts. There is a great glossary on this site that defines water related terms. |
| Topic: Coasts; Rivers |
| URL: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/riversandcoasts/index.shtml |
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| River Systems of the World |
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Find interesting statistics from the many river systems of the world. This page was designed due to the lack of natural history information available on the Internet. A convenient chart contains the name of the river systems, the continent, length, drainage area, discharge at mouth, distinction, and notable tributaries. Much of the data in the chart doubles as links to additional information. Following the chart are links to related web sites and reasons rivers are important to civilization. A link to individual rivers found at the top of the page reveals links to major rivers of the world.
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| Topic: Rivers; Waterways |
| URL: http://www.rev.net/~aloe/river/ |
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| Conservationist Takes Rivers on the Road |
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| A conservationist can specialize in many different areas. Mark Angelo is a river conservationist who has traveled rivers on six continents. This article about Angelo from National Geographic News describes Angelo's work as an advocate for rivers. The article includes an interview with Angelo. Read about a presentation about rivers called Riverworld that Angelo put together. It tells about his travels and about the importance of river conservation. He also discusses major threats to rivers around the world. |
| Topic: Conservationists; Rivers |
| URL: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2003/09/0929_030929_riverworld.html |
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| Freshwater Lakes and Rivers |
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| Rivers carry fresh water from rain and melting snow or glaciers to the sea. Along the way, rivers and streams may feed lakes and lakes may feed rivers and streams. When a lake gets isolated and is no longer connected to a stream, the water gets alkaline or salty. Find out what determines how fast a river flows. The temperature of a river depends on its source. Discover the difference between a lake and pond. Investigate what happens deep in a lake during summer and winter. Explore the layers and zones of a lake. Analyze how humans change lakes. |
| Topic: Lakes; Rivers |
| URL: http://www.fossweb.com/popecoweb/ecoregion/freshwater/ |
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| The Yangtze River |
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| This web site from the Center for Global Environmental Education offers information about the Yangtze River in China. The longest river in Asia and third longest river in the world, the Yangtze River's waters are often used for rice and wheat irrigation. This profile on one of the world's greatest rivers gives you the facts about the Yangtze, as well as special features related to the river, such as river art, a detailed map, and a Yangtze resources page. |
| Topic: Rivers; Yangtze River (China); Yangtze River Gorges (China) |
| URL: http://cgee.hamline.edu/rivers/Resources/river_profiles/Yangtze.html |
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| River Venture: The Three Rivers |
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| Over millions of years, the Sandhills of South Carolina have undergone many changes. Marine fossils have been found along its rivers, along with evidence of human civilizations from 12,000 years ago. Three rivers meet near the South Carolina city of Columbia. The Saluda, Broad, and Congaree Rivers provided natural resources and shaped the history of Columbia. In turn, population growth and industry impacted the river ecology. Granite boulders and alluvial clay provided building materials, while canals and dams harnessed the river's power and provided safe passage. Take a look at the history of hydropower, bridges, transportation, and industry in Columbia. |
| Topic: Columbia (S.C.); Rivers |
| URL: http://www.riverventure.org/columbia/ |
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| Yangtze River Gorges: Unforgettable Cruise |
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| This web site gives a brief description of a Yangtze River tour that travels through the Three Gorges, the Qutang, Wuxia, and Xiling. The third longest river in the world, the Yangtze begins on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau and runs through seven provinces, an autonomous region, and a municipality before it enters the East China Sea. Learn about the major cities and sites in the Three Gorges area, including Wanzhou City, Baidi, and the gorges themselves. |
| Topic: Rivers; Yangtze River Gorges (China) |
| URL: http://www.china.org.cn/english/chuangye/42194.htm |
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| Rivers of the United States |
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| What river do you think is the longest in the United States? Many people would probably guess the mighty Mississippi. But, the Missouri River is longer. This geography article about United States Rivers gives you a list of rivers that are longer than 350 miles. The length and location of each river accompanies its name. Click onto the name of a river for a separate article that may include facts such as a physical description, the number of dams on the river, and historical details about the explorers who discovered the river. |
| Topic: Geography--Study and teaching; Rivers |
| URL: http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0001800.html |
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| The Tigress-Euphrates River Basin: Mediating a Path Towards Regional Water Stability |
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| This paper about the Tigress and Euphrates Rivers is taken from "al Nakhlah", the Fletcher School Journal for issues related to Southwest Asia and Islamic Civilization. Waterworks development continues to grow along the Euphrates River in Turkey, Syria, and Iraq. Some of these projects are water reservoirs and hydroelectric power plants. There is a lot of tension between these three countries about water distribution from these rivers, because water is important for electricity and agricultural purposes. This is an excellent report on the water dispute regarding the Tigress-Euphrates River Basin. |
| Topic: Euphrates River; Rivers; Water rights |
| URL: http://fletcher.tufts.edu/al_nakhlah/archives/spring2007/placht-2.pdf |
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| Surf Your Watershed |
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| At this interactive site about watersheds created by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency you can locate your local watershed. This site provides maps and information about the environmental profile of your river ecosystem that includes quality of water and health of aquatic resources. There are links to information about your drinking water, the American Heritage Rivers, adopting your watershed, wetlands restoration projects, local and national environmental organizations and the EPA Homepage.
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| Topic: Rivers |
| URL: http://cfpub.epa.gov/surf/locate/index.cfm |
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| Great Wall across the Yangtze |
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| This PBS web site, the Great Wall across the Yangtze, discusses the Three River Gorges Dam project, which will be built on the Yangtze River in China. When completed, this will be the largest dam in the world, and it will produce the energy of 15 nuclear power plants and tame some of the river's most deadly floods. The web site introduces the Yangtze River, which is the third largest river in the world and which is considered "the lifeline of China". At this educational web site, learn the story behind the plans to build the dam, as well as the social and environmental threats that parts of China will face as a result of the dam. |
| Topic: Dams; Rivers; Yangtze River Gorges (China) |
| URL: http://www.pbs.org/itvs/greatwall/ |
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| Welcome to the Estuary! |
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| Probe potential problems in estuaries at this interactive web site. You will have access to a toolbox, glossary, and maps. RiverVenture lets you take a virtual float trip along one of South Carolina's rivers. Along the way, you will come across clues that help you understand why people are not collecting or eating shellfish and why they are testing the water. Find out what suburban activities and industry have to do with pollution in estuaries. Learn about plant and animal life in the estuary. Look closely to see if you can find the three hidden panoramic photos. |
| Topic: Estuaries; Estuarine ecology; Rivers |
| URL: http://www.riverventure.org/charleston/index.html |
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| Altaisky Zapovednik |
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| This zapovednik includes the Chulysan river basin and is at a lower altitude than the Katunsky zapovednik (nature reserve). It has a different selection of flora and fauna in comparison. The blue moor frog is discussed in detail, as it is found at a different elevation here than anywhere else in the world. The geography of the Altaisky Zapovednik has been more affected by humans than many of the other areas in the Altai Mountains but most of its beauty hasn't been spoiled. |
| Topic: Altai Mountains; Rivers; Siberia (Russia) |
| URL: http://www.wild-russia.org/bioregion9/9-altai.htm |
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| Streams |
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| This web site entitled "Streams" offers an extensive look into the stream and river system of Maine. Information is provided about the plant and animal life of streams and the intricate role they play in the entire ecosystem. Discover how even ecologically conscious people can "accidentally" pollute streams and rivers and discover ways that you can play an important role in saving the state's waterways. Some photographs and illustrations are also included on this kid-friendly web site. |
| Topic: Maine; Rivers; Stream animals; Stream ecology; Stream plants |
| URL: http://octopus.gma.org/streams/streams.html |