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Landscape features

 
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Under the ice

The Ice Age was a series of cold periods, separated by warm periods. So are we currently between cold periods, and what is the effect of global warming? To find out more, read big freeze.

Every part of the British Isles landscape tells secrets about the planet's past experiences. Explore what we can learn from some familiar parts of the country with our guide to landscape features.

Screenshot from the Rock Cycle interactive
Open the interactive guide to the rock cycle


The tool is a Flash file. There is also a more simple HTML version.

 
 
 

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Dunfermline Abbey

Explore the story of one of Scotland’s most famous historical couples: Malcolm III, and his saintly wife, Margaret. Listen to the Dunfermline audio walk.

Barack Obama and George Bush

As he prepares to take on the leadership of the US, what is the meaning of Obama?

Find out the pros and cons of home ownership in Letting the Mortgage.

 
 

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