1 - The Mojave Desert
http://www.desertusa.com/du_mojave.html
The Mojave Desert is used to explore the harsh desert environment.
2 - Desert Plant Survival
http://www.desertusa.com/du_plantsurv.html
This unique ecosystem is characterized by temperature and water stress
and corresponding plant adaptations.
3 - Envirolink
http://www.envirolink.org/Ecolink/
Environmental issues are highlighted at this site. A variety of problems
are included.
4 - Greenhouse Effect
http://www.iinet.net.au/~ecwa/info/issues/greenhou.html
The greenhouse effect is triggered by increased carbon dioxide in the
atmosphere. Benefical and detrimental influences are explored.
5 - Wetlands
http://www.nwf.org/nwf/wetlands/
The importance of wetlands is stressed. Discussion includes effects
of wetland destruction.
6 - Effects of Acid Rain on Forests
http://www.epa.gov/acidrain/student/forests.html
Altered forest growth patterns are assessed and related to acid rain.
7 - Econet: Endangered Species
http://www.igc.org/igc/issues/habitats/
Collected information about endangered species. Linkage to related
environmental sites is provided.
8 - The Rainforest (Plant Ecology)
http://www.euronet.nl/users/mbleeker/suriname/suri-eng.html
The critical role of the rain forests is evaluated. General information
is coupled with basic rain forest problems.