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Standard 7: The physical processes that shape the patterns of earth's surface
Standard 8: The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on earth's surface

STANDARD 7: The physical processes that shape the patterns of earth's surface

// TSUNAMIS, EARTHQUAKES, VOLCANOES, AND TYPHOONS

Savage Earth [Thirteen, PBS] A comprehensive four-part look at the forces that continue to affect the Earth. This website includes dramatic animation and video clips.
This Dynamic Earth: The Story of Plate Techtonics [USGS] An online edition of text and images full of detailed information providing a rich research resource for teachers and students. Although the information is not focused on East Asia, it is useful background for understanding the geological formation of the region.

// CASE STUDY: JAPAN

Geography of Japan [Japan Digest]
Japan: Weather Forecast by Area [Daily Yomiuri Online]

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Population Map of Japan [Perry-Castañeda Library Collection, University of Texas]
Topographical Map of Japan [Perry-Castañeda Library Collection, University of Texas]
Tokyo Area Topographical Map [Perry-Castañeda Library Collection, University of Texas] Showing "FUJI SAN," elevation 3778 meters, at lower left.
World Atlas: Map of the World [MSN Encarta] Turn the globe to East Asia and zoom in on Japan for a topographical view of Japan and the surrounding sea.
Map of Japan [Kids Web Japan] Also see the Geography and Climate section of this website.

STANDARD 8: The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on earth's surface

// CHARACTERISTICS OF ECOSYSTEMS

EarthTrends [World Resources Institute] EarthTrends is a comprehensive research website for the following topics, with a searchable database, maps, country profiles, features, and data tables under each topic:

// EAST ASIA ECOSYSTEMS IN FOCUS

On the EarthTrends [World Resources Institute] website (under Characteristics of Ecosystems, above), note that each of the topics above offers "Country Profiles" on the East Asian countries/areas listed below:

// CASE STUDIES: CHINA, MONGOLIA, JAPAN, VIETNAM

Biodiversity in China: Status and Conservation Needs [Biodiversity Committee of the Chinese Academy of Sciences] Biodiversity within China is explored in an online series produced by the Chinese Academy of Sciences that highlights terrestrial ecosystems.
Water Issues in China [SPICE Digest, Stanford University] This article by Rylan Sekiguchi explores China's seemingly insatiable thirst for water, a basic resource that has been depleted in some areas and heavily polluted in others. Many claim that China has a fundamental water crisis of unparalleled proportions. Excerpted from the SPICE publication 10,000 Shovels: China's Urbanization and Economic Development.
Bird Links to the World: China [Bird Life International] This is a list of links on birdlife in China, birdwatching archives, migration, nature reserves, rare birds, etc.
Stories of Hope: Mongolia [Journey to Planet Earth, PBS] A view of an ecosystem in danger: Mongolia and its steppe lands.
Japan's Forests [Save the World's Forests] For a comprehensive examination of Japan's forests, which cover about 70% of the country's territory with a broad range of forest types.
Stories of Hope: Mekong Delta, Vietnam [Journey to Planet Earth, PBS] The significance of the Mekong River to the people who live along it.

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Standard 7: The physical processes that shape the patterns of earth's surface Tsunamis, Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Typhoons Case Study: Japan Standard 8: The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on earth's surface Characteristics of Ecosystems East Asia Ecosystems in Focus Case Studies: China, Mongolia, Japan, and Vietnam
STANDARD 7: The physical processes that shape the patterns of earth's surface
// TSUNAMIS, EARTHQUAKES, VOLCANOES, AND TYPHOONS
Savage Earth [Thirteen, PBS] A comprehensive four-part look at the forces that continue to affect the Earth. This website includes dramatic animation and video clips. This Dynamic Earth: The Story of Plate Techtonics [USGS] An online edition of text and images full of detailed information providing a rich research resource for teachers and students. Although the information is not focused on East Asia, it is useful background for understanding the geological formation of the region.
// CASE STUDY: JAPAN
Geography of Japan [Japan Digest] Japan: Weather Forecast by Area [Daily Yomiuri Online] MAPS Population Map of Japan [Perry-Castañeda Library Collection, University of Texas] Topographical Map of Japan [Perry-Castañeda Library Collection, University of Texas] Tokyo Area Topographical Map [Perry-Castañeda Library Collection, University of Texas] Showing "FUJI SAN," elevation 3778 meters, at lower left. World Atlas: Map of the World [MSN Encarta] Turn the globe to East Asia and zoom in on Japan for a topographical view of Japan and the surrounding sea. Map of Japan [Kids Web Japan] Also see the Geography and Climate section of this website.
STANDARD 8: The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on earth's surface
// CHARACTERISTICS OF ECOSYSTEMS
EarthTrends [World Resources Institute] EarthTrends is a comprehensive research website for the following topics, with a searchable database, maps, country profiles, features, and data tables under each topic: Coastal and Marine Ecosystems Water Resources and Freshwater Ecosystems Climate and Atmosphere Population, Health and Human Well-being Economics, Business and the Environment Energy and Resources Biodiversity and Protected Areas Agriculture and Food Forests, Grasslands and Drylands Environmental Governance and Institutions
// EAST ASIA ECOSYSTEMS IN FOCUS
On the EarthTrends [World Resources Institute] website (under Characteristics of Ecosystems, above), note that each of the topics above offers "Country Profiles" on the East Asian countries/areas listed below: China Hong Kong Japan Korea (North) Korea (South) Taiwan Vietnam
// CASE STUDIES: CHINA, MONGOLIA, JAPAN, VIETNAM
Biodiversity in China: Status and Conservation Needs [Biodiversity Committee of the Chinese Academy of Sciences] Biodiversity within China is explored in an online series produced by the Chinese Academy of Sciences that highlights terrestrial ecosystems. Water Issues in China [SPICE Digest, Stanford University] This article by Rylan Sekiguchi explores China's seemingly insatiable thirst for water, a basic resource that has been depleted in some areas and heavily polluted in others. Many claim that China has a fundamental water crisis of unparalleled proportions. Excerpted from the SPICE publication 10,000 Shovels: China's Urbanization and Economic Development. Bird Links to the World: China [Bird Life International] This is a list of links on birdlife in China, birdwatching archives, migration, nature reserves, rare birds, etc. Stories of Hope: Mongolia [Journey to Planet Earth, PBS] A view of an ecosystem in danger: Mongolia and its steppe lands. Japan's Forests [Save the World's Forests] For a comprehensive examination of Japan's forests, which cover about 70% of the country's territory with a broad range of forest types. Stories of Hope: Mekong Delta, Vietnam [Journey to Planet Earth, PBS] The significance of the Mekong River to the people who live along it.
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