Deals 'with everyday phenomena that we often take for granted, but ... can be explained scientifically. ... All of the questions presented on this Web site were asked by researchers and answered by librarians from the Library's Science Reference Services.'. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
Lesson plans, activities, projects, educational links, and much more which can easily be modified and incorporated into the earth science classroom from elementary school through university. Also links to news items for specific subjects.
Covers India's summer monsoons, which result from the interaction of 'a hot land mass and a cooler ocean.' Discusses predicting the timing of monsoons, flooding, the importance of monsoons on agriculture, and related topics. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
Questions and answers about the Mexican monsoon, 'a regional-scale circulation that develops over southwest North America during the months of July through September. It is associated with a dramatic increase in rainfall that occurs over what is normally an arid region of North America.' (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
Seeks to be a 'useful repository of information for scientific researchers interested in the Asian monsoon and its prediction.' Includes background information about monsoons that occur in Asia each summer, forecasts and satellite maps of monsoon seasons back to 1997, a bibliography, and more. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
Search this online textbook for introductory physical geography. Also a glossary, study guide, and links.