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America's Roof - The highest points in the United States are listed here, and guess what--many of these mountains and peaks have webcams on them so you can see the view without ever having to pack your water bottle and trail food.
Cayman Web World - The Cayman Islands motto is "He hath founded it upon the seas." The sea has definitely played a major role in the history of these three small islands in the Caribbean. Cayman's historical beginning (officially, at least) was on May 10, 1503, when Christopher Columbus encountered the then-uninhabited islands of Little Cayman and Cayman Brac. You may have also heard of the notorious Edward Teach (or Thatch), better known as Blackbeard the pirate, who lived in the Caymans and offered refuge to other buccaneers and their stolen treasures. Today, tourists come from all over the world to enjoy Cayman's beautiful beaches and the natural wonders of the islands' waters.
Destination: Himalayas - Where Earth Meets Sky - This ThinkQuest contest grand prize winner was created by a team of geographically and culturally diverse kids. It gives an overview of the Himalayan region, its flora and fauna, and its environmental problems. Himalaya is a Sanskrit word that literally means "Abode of Snow." You'll find multimedia if you choose the high-bandwidth version; otherwise, the text will inform and enlighten. This is an excellent site that proves what value kids bring to the Net.
Everest, Crown of the World - Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world, at 29,028 feet. Most people in Nepal call it Sagarmtha , meaning "Forehead in the Sky." Tibetans call it Chomolungma , meaning "Goddess, Mother of the World." This site was created by students for the ThinkQuest Junior competition. See route maps, learn about great climbing successes and tragedies, and find out some very cool facts about the history of Mount Everest.
Gibraltar Home Page - What a rock! You've seen it in commercials and logos. It's the Rock of Gibraltar at the entranceway to the Mediterranean Sea. Did you know that wild apes roam around on it? They are the only wild primates in Europe, and legend says that something will happen if the apes leave--find out at this site! The history of Gibraltar shows how it has been ruled by many different countries in the past. It has been a British colony since 1704 and has its own internal self-rule.
Kilimanjaro - EWP Information - Many mountain walkers visiting East Africa are attracted to the highest point in Africa - Uhuru Point on Kibo - which can be reached by several easy walking or scrambling routes. There are two main summits, craggy Mawenzi, 5149m, and 'flat-topped', Kibo, 5896m. The Saddle, a 5km wide, high-altitude, semi-desert separates the two. From the summit glaciers, screes, cliffs, afro-alpine moorland then forests lead down to the cultivated foothills below.
Landforms - The shapes of the land - from rolling hills to jagged mountain peaks and serpentine river valleys - have played a critical role in shaping modern civilization. As humans became aware of their physical environment, surface features determined geographical settlement patterns. Land formations influenced travel and the creation of territorial boundaries and eventually affected agriculture, trade and military manoeuvres. Discover more here!
Ocean AdVENTure! - Welcome Aboard! - We'll be diving to the ocean floor, over 7,000 feet below. You'll see underwater geysers, spewing mineral-rich superhot water into the surrounding cold sea. In this area, I'll point out bizarre life-forms, including a snowstorm of bacteria, tube worms, white crabs, and eyeless shrimp. Before we descend, please remove your shoes and belt buckle, as they could damage the watertight seal of our submarine. And that would be bad! And please note, your tour today was created by students for the ThinkQuest competition.
Shangri La Home Page - Welcome to a real-life Shangri-La! Around long before people created boundaries, the Himalayas are not just rock and snow but a breathtaking range of mountains teeming with life. The exclusive home of the spiny babbler bird, they also lay claim to some impressive records, including the highest mountain and the deepest canyon. Learn more about the geography and inhabitants of this beautiful region, and discover how humankind has left a mark on these majestic peaks.
Why Is the Ocean Salty? - You could describe seawater as being a very diluted soup of pretty much everything on Earth: minerals, organic matter, even synthetic chemicals. Here's the strange thing: the ocean has the same degree of saltiness everywhere. There isn't one place that is saltier than another. Where did the salt come from? If freshwater rivers and streams keep flowing into the sea, why doesn't the sea become less salty? Find out here!
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