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Caves and Karst
http://www.teachersdomain.org/resource/ess05.sci.ess.earthsys.caveintro/
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This interactive feature introduces viewers to the various types of caves, and describes Karst activity, the process by which naturally-occurring acidic solutions form cavities in soluble rocks. Other topics include locations of caves and Karst landscapes, features of caves, and what the cave environment is like.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Intermediate (3-5)
  • Middle (6-8)
  • High (9-12)
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Computer activity
  • Visual:
    • Photograph
  • Text:
    • Ref. material
Subject:
  • Geological Sciences:
    • Geology
Technical requirements:
No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
Source: National Park Service. Web page Copyright 2002-2006, WGBH Educational Foundation. All rights reserved.
DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-009-701
Related resources:
This resource references 'Antarctic Ice Movement: Part I'
http://www.teachersdomain.org/resource/ess05.sci.ess.earthsys.icesheets/
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Publisher: WGBH Educational Foundation
http://www.wgbh.org/