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G.C.S.E.Topic: Natural Resources
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Rocks & Minerals Energy
Forests Forever - A Campaign for WoodA factfile written by the Timber Trade Federation which deals with forest resources, sustainability, tropical hardwoods, illegal logging, etc. The Forestry Commission of Great BritainA government body that looks after much of our forests and plants many of the new trees, particularly conifers. FactsheetsSeventeen factsheets on rainforests, greenhouse effect, pulp and paper, biodiversity, etc. Pulp & Paper Information CentreFactsheets on a variety of forest-related topics.
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UK Geology Society
a simple description of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks.The-Stupid-Page-Of Rocks I love the title of this site! There are some good descriptions of individual rocks e.g. chalk in the Profiles Section. BBC Rock Primerdeals with sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks. Minerals Factsheetsfrom the Minerals Council of Australia - includes aluminium, coal, copper, gold, tin, uranium, etc. It gives details of geology, where minerals are found and what they are used for. Back to the top of the page...The Energy StoryThere are 15 chapters here which deal with all aspects of energy, including conservation.BP Energy Statistics (1998)Some useful energy statistics from BP.Fossil FuelsWhat is crude oil?a detailed site with the origin of oil and its many uses.Nuclear EnergyGeothermal energya detailed site outlining how the geothermal energy is obtained, which areas have it, etc.Back to the top of the page...
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