Physical Geography

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Geography

Where is Timbuktu? Kalamazoo? Which South American country boasts two capital cities? What state has the longest coastline? Learn the answers to these questions and more with the Geography Web Guide. The Web sites included here help students learn, provide resources for teachers and challenge even the most devoted geography lovers.

Geography Basics

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Physical Geography

Readers searching for specific information on physical geography, such as islands, mountains, rivers and lakes, can find help on the sites in this section.

Top Sites for Physical Geography

PhysicalGeography.net explains the scope of physical geography. Use the links at the top of the page to find a glossary of terms and a thorough introduction to physical geography.
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The Encyclopedia of Earth looks at physical geography, its subcategories and its four spheres. The site also suggests books, journals and Web sites for further reading.
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Multnomah County Library presents all aspects of physical geography—mountains, rivers and glaciers, for example—with links to external sites for more detailed information.
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Who knew?
NASA's Earth Observatory reveals how developers have created hundreds of artificial islands off the coast of Dubai, arranged in the shape of a world map.
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Human Geography

Geography influences foreign policy, trade, warfare even health care. The human ... read more »

Early Explorers

Use the Web sites below to find biographies, travel routes, journals and sensational stories of the ... read more »

Maps

Teeming with maps of every variety, the Web sites below can point you in the right direction. Get ... read more »

Geography Lesson Plans

The Web sites below are devoted to making geography a rich experience for students.  ... read more »

Geography Games

Scramble your brains trying to remember the capital of Ghana or locate the Midway Islands. ... read more »

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