Earth Science: Geology, the Environment, and the Universe

Chapter 14: Climate

Web Links


Global Climate Maps
The Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations put together this site that includes 53 different climate maps, detailing everything from temperature to rainfall. Visit this site and click on their reference map for the Koeppen classification system. Use the map to determine what type of climate you live in.
( http://www.fao.org/WAICENT/FAOINFO/SUSTDEV/EIdirect/climate/EIsp0002.htm )
Glacier Theme Page
This site is a series of links about glaciers. Visit some of the sites on this page, including the link to the Illinois State Museum's Ice Age exhibit and the Glacial Features of North Dakota.
( http://www.cln.org/themes/glaciers.html )
The Sunspot Cycle
NASA presents this site about sunspots and their frequency. Visit this site to observe pictures of different sunspots.
( http://science.nasa.gov/ssl/pad/solar/sunspots.htm )
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