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Framework
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Topic outline
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RESOURCES
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Earthshots: Satellite Images of Environmental Change
(web site)
Source: US Geological Survey
Web site
This USGS site features many current and
archived images. The viewer clicks on areas that are
experiencing or have experienced various types of environmental
impact. Some change is natural and some is human made. Most
images include a thorough description of the area and the impact
of the change on vegetation, water, atmosphere, etc. |
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Land Degredation (web site)
Source:
University of Michigan
Web site
An overview of the primary causes of land
degredation including erosion, desertification, salinization and
nutrient loss. |
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Soil: Key to Solving the Food Crisis?
(background information)
Source: The Why Files
Web site
Soil has caused civilizations to rise and fall,
depending on its health. In light of today's suffering soils and
rising food security concerns, how can we prevent another
civilization catastrophe? The Why Files examines solutions to
many soil degredation
issues such as erosion, drought, urban
encrochment, salinization. |
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