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