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Chapter 12: Water Erosion and Deposition

International Rivers Network
This site is maintained by the International Rivers Network, an organization dedicated to promoting sound river management throughout the world. Follow the links to learn more about rivers and why there is opposition to the construction of large dams.

Stream Gaging and Flood Forecasting
The U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service work together to provide information at this site about floods. What are the two fundamental pieces of information about a river? How are they measured and used in predicting floods?

Ways to Conserve Water
Visit this site of the National Drought Mitigation Center to learn how water shortages can be dealt with in both urban and rural areas.

Unit 3: Earth's Changing Surface

Backyard Magic
Visit this site to learn more about composting. Use the Table of Contents to find information about how to use the compost you produce.

Byrd Polar Research Center
The Byrd Polar Research Center of The Ohio State University studies the Antarctic and Greenland ice sheets, as well as other glaciers. How do scientists at the BPRC reconstruct past climates?

FEMA: Fact Sheet: Floods and Flash Floods
At this site you’ll find information about what to do if a flood occurs. How do you know when the flood danger has ended? In your Science Journal, list emergency supplies that you should have on hand.

What is a Stream?
Follow the link to this site to learn more about streams. Find out how they form and what headwaters are. In your Science Journal, sketch a diagram of three different stream shapes.