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Find information on almost any water topic at this USGS site. Included in the site are: water basics, water use, Earth's water, water quality issues, map gallery, data library, picture gallery, glossary, and activity center and many water links.
http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/index.html
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Learners will discover information on eight softwood species that are extremely important for their commercial value and account for more than 85% of the timber volume of Idaho's forestlands.
http://www.idahoforests.org/trees1.htm
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About 70 percent of the Earth's surface is water. Learn some facts about the location of water on the Earth and how much is found in the ground, lakes and rivers. This site contains several links for further investigation of this wonderful resource.
http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/earthhowmuch.html
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Ponderosa Pine is one of America's abundant tree species, covering approximately 27 million acres of land. Learn about this tree and discover how the wood is graded, treated, and used.
http://www.wwpa.org/ppine.htm
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Join Vermi the Worm as he takes you on an animated, interactive journey. You will learn the basics of vermicompositing plus other waste management strategies such as the 3 R’s reduce reuse and recycle!
http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Vermi/
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If you don't mind the download wait, this page has links to games and lesson plans on the water resources of Central Arizona. Click on "Just for Kids & Teachers" at the left and start browsing.
http://www.cap-az.com/
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What Other Natural Resources Do People Use?
We use resources such as air, water, and soil. Go to these web pages to find out why they are important. Find out what happens if we cannot get them.
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