Physical Geography UNIT REVIEW Rags to Riches practice - New Link Graded Quizzes         1. Landforms Quiz - New Link Practice Quizzes:         1. Sun-Earth-Moon System Quiz - Take this quiz to check your knowledge about earth's movements         http://www.glencoe.com/qe/science.php?qi=298         2. "Spheres of the Earth" - try this to check your knowledge of the hydropsphere, biosphere, atmosphere and lithosphere         http://go.hrw.com/activities/frameset.html?main=4237.html More Information: Earth's Characteristics -         1. This site has short animations on the earth :  http://www.classzone.com/books/earth_science/terc/content/visualizations/es0101/es0101page01.cfm?chapter_no=visualization Landforms         1. Types of deserts - go here to see pictures of the many types of deserts around the world         http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/deserts/types/         2 Another site on world deserts - includes a diagram of a rainshadow         http://www.nps.gov/archive/moja/mojadewd.htm         3. Landform Glossary - Illustrated!!!  - http://www.enchantedlearning.com/geography/landforms/glossary.shtml Rotation and Revolution      1. - Click here to get an overview of rotation and revolution           http://www.springboardmagazine.com/science/seasons.htm       2. This site also explains rotation and revolution with diagrams: http://www.physicalgeography.net/fundamentals/6h.html Climate         1. A clickable world map that shows photos of what the different climate zones around the world look like!         http://www.classzone.com/books/earth_science/terc/content/visualizations/es2103/es2103page01.cfm?chapter_no=visualization         2. See how a rain shadow forms:  http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/tlw3/eBridge/Chp29/animations/ch29/rain_shadow_formation.swf Practice games 1. Unit Review terms - guess the word!! A game created by Ms. Patricia Bailey-Jones         http://fc.bryanisd.org/~pabjones/physicalgeoghtm.swf 2. Use flashcards, matching or concentration to practice your knowledge of plate tectonics         http://www.quia.com/jg/279349.html

Model of Earth's Revolution Go here to watch an animation of the yearly revolution cycle around the sun. Notice the position and tilt at each season. Revolution Animation

Spheres of the Earth This is a visualization of the biosphere, hydropsphere, lithosphere and atmosphere, to help you understand them better. Spheres

Observing the Sky - Earth's Motion in Rotation Click here to see an animation demonstrating light on the earth during rotation. Rotation Animation

Plate Tectonics - Plate Boundaries Observe animations of processes that occur along plate boundaries. Plate Boundaries - Animations

Explanation of Rain Shadows This page includes an animated explanation of the Rain Shadow effect, including a short quiz for review. The Rain Shadow