Maps: Utah: Geography and Landforms
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| Maps: Utah: Geography and Landforms |
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| Learn about Utah regions, its climate, resources, and biomes. Learn about state's native animals, birds, reptiles, fish and their natural habitats. Find out about geological highest and lowest points of the state. The sites include relief maps, print-outs, panoramic photographs, and quizzes. There are links to eThemes Resources on Utah's history, geography, mammals, endangered species, and more |
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| Utah: Facts, Map and State Symbols
Learn here about the state of Utah, its name, and animal symbols. Find out what is Utah's highest point and major rivers and lakes are. Includes map print-outs and quizzes.
Utah History for Kids: Geography
View photographs of Kings Peak and Beaver Dam Wash, the state's highest and lowest points. Click on links to view relief maps of lakes, rivers, and mountains.
Relief Map of Utah
This one-page PDF file has a color shaded relief map of Utah. It includes state boundaries, forest cover, and names.
Virtual Reality Panoramas of Utah
Click on thumbnails to view panoramic images of Great Salt Lake, Southwestern Utah, and Canyon lands.
The American Southwest: Utah National Parks and Tourist Guide
This site has articles and photographs of Utah national and state parks, canyons, and valleys. Click on the "QTVR" link at the top to view panoramic images of the state's landscape.
Native Utah Animals: Utah's Hogle Zoo
Here you will find native Utah mammals, birds, fish, and reptiles. Click on the animals name to find out more.
UtahLINK Field Trip: Animals of Utah
Learn about Utah state animals. The site is illustrated with kids' drawings and dioramas.
Plants and Animals of Utah Desert
Use red arrows at the top of the page to learn about desert plans and animals.
Plants and Animals of Utah
Learn about Utah mammals, birds, insects, amphibians, fish, and plants. Includes a nice color photo gallery.
UtahLINK Field Trip: Wildlife
Learn about Utah wildlife and view photographs of animals in their natural habitats.
Utah's Environments
Learn how environments change in different parts of the state. Use arrows at the bottom to advance to the next page.
Utah Habitats
This site offers various questions to think about while viewing photographs of Utah wilderness.
The Water Supply
Look at the pictures and learn what source of water is common for the state of Utah.
The Young Naturalist Notebook
This 60-page PDF is a notebook that kids can use to learn about local environments, animals and their habitats. This is published by the Utah State Office of Education.
Utah History for Kids: Archeology Questions
Find answers to questions about native Indian tribes that lived on this land for thousands of years. Learn about their arts, culture, and traditions. Click on the "History" link at the left to read an article and view photographs.
World Almanac for Kids: Utah
Choose the "Land and Resources" link at the top or scroll down the page to learn about the state geography, history, climate, plants and animals, rivers and lakes.
eThemes Resource: Utah: History
Learn about Utah's history and the people who lived in the area. Includes information about Native American tribes, pioneer settlers, and Mormons. View historical photographs and read diaries written 150 years ago. Find out what the state name means. There are links to eThemes Resources on Utah's state symbols, the transcontinental railroad, and pioneer life.
eThemes Resource: Utah: Geography
These sites are about the different geographical regions and landforms in Utah. Learn about the Uinta Basin, Escalante National Monument, and the "Four Corners" as well as land use history of the Colorado Plateau. Includes the link to eThemes Resource: Utah Rocks and Minerals.
eThemes Resource: Animals: Utah Mammals
Read descriptions and learn about the behavior and habitats of the mammals that live in Utah. The animals include Rocky Mountain elk, badger, bobcat, black bear, deer, martens, and more. Find out how these mammals adapt, migrate, or hibernate to survive the cold winter months. There are links to many eThemes Resources on mammals, bats, foxes, wolves, Utah endangered species, and more.
eThemes Resource: Animals: Utah: Endangered Species
These sites are about endangered animals in Utah. The animals include the gila monster, southwestern willow flycatcher, black-footed ferret, and more. Learn about their habitat, diet, and behavior. There is also information about a few extinct or extirpated animals.
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