Geography
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6 Billion and Beyond
""On October 12, 1999, Earth’s population reached six billion. PBS traveled the globe talking to people about the population issues affecting their lives and countries." To make the issue real, a running counter ticks off current world population, and "babies born since you entered this page." Start at the world map, and choose from China, India, Italy, Kenya, Mexico, and USA. You’ll discover statistics and personal stories from experts and officials, teens, working women, doctors, mothers and fathers."
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50 States and Capitals
Reviewed August 13, 1999 by a parent from Santa Clarita, CA who is affiliated with the site.Lots of facts and useful information specific to your homestate. - State homepage, capitol tours, cams, constitution, driving rules, genealogical resources, K-12 schools, newspapers, political representatives, topography, tourism, veteran affairs, weather, Y2K issues and more.
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50 States
A Surfnetkids Honorable Mention site.
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"Mapmaker, Mapmaker Make Me a Map"
"What does a cartographer do? Make maps. Why? So we can find our way. Join map maker Will Fontanez as he explains his work and learn how Peter Pan found his way to Never Never Land. Follow the hyperlinks for definitions and examples of basic cartographer’s terminology, from ""azimuthal equidistant"" to"" weather maps."""
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"Mapmaker, MapmakerMake Me a Map"
"What does a cartographer do? Make maps. Why? So we can find our way. Joinmap maker Will Fontanez as he explains his work and learn how Peter Pan foundhis way to Never Never Land. Follow the hyperlinks for definitions and examplesof basic cartographer’s terminology, from azimuthal equidistant to weather maps."
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