Quick overviews of the Earth science topics that are explored in greater detail in each individual region of the United States, along with other related Earth@Home resources.
Minerals
Dig deeper: Mineral resources of the United States
- Northeastern U.S.: Central Lowland, Inland Basin, Appalachians and Piedmont, Coastal Plain, Exotic Terrane
- Midwestern U.S: Central Lowland, Inland Basin, Superior Upland.
- Northwest-Central U.S.: Basin and Range, Central Lowland, Columbia Plateau, Great Plains, Rocky Mountains.
- Southeastern U.S.: Blue Ridge and Piedmont, Inland Basin, Coastal Plain.
- South-Central U.S.: Central Lowland, Interior Highlands, Coastal Plain, Great Plains, Basin and Range.
- Southwestern U.S.: Colorado Plateau, Basin and Range, Rocky Mountains, Great Plains.
- Western U.S.: Basin and Range, Columbia Plateau, Rocky Mountains, Cascade-Sierra Mountains, Pacific Border, Alaska.
- Hawai'i.
Rocks
Overview of the three major groups of rocks (sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic), examples of each, and introduction to the rock cycle.
Introduction
Dig deeper: Rocks of the United States
- Northeastern U.S.: Central Lowland, Inland Basin, Appalachians and Piedmont, Coastal Plain, Exotic Terrane.
- Midwestern U.S.: Central Lowland, Inland Basin, Superior Upland.
- Northwest-Central U.S.: Basin and Range, Central Lowland, Columbia Plateau, Great Plains, Rocky Mountains.
- Southeastern U.S.: Blue Ridge and Piedmont, Inland Basin, Coastal Plain.
- South-Central U.S.: Central Lowland, Interior Highlands, Coastal Plain, Great Plains, Basin and Range.
- Southwestern U.S.: Colorado Plateau, Basin and Range, Rocky Mountains, Great Plains.
- Western U.S.: Basin and Range, Columbia Plateau, Rocky Mountains, Cascade-Sierra Mountains, Pacific Border, Alaska.
- Hawai'i.
- Virtual Collection of rocks (3D models).
Plate tectonics
Fossils
Dig deeper: Fossils of the United States
- Northeastern U.S.: Appalachians and Piedmont, Central Lowland, Coastal Plain, Exotic Terrane, Inland Basin.
- Midwestern U.S.: Superior Highland, Central Lowland, Inland Basin.
- Northwest-Central U.S.: Central Lowland, Great Plains, Rocky Mountains, Columbia Plateau, Basin and Range.
- Southeastern U.S.: Blue Ridge and Piedmont, Inland Basin, Coastal Plain.
- South-Central U.S.: Central Lowland and Interior Highlands, Coastal Plain, Great Plains, Basin and Range.
- Southwestern U.S.: Colorado Plateau, Basin and Range, Rocky Mountains, Great Plains.
- Western U.S.: Basin and Range, Columbia Plateau, Rocky Mountains, Cascade-Sierra Mountains, Pacific Border, Alaska.
- Hawai'i.
- Digital Encyclopedia of Ancient Life.
- Virtual Collection of fossils (3D models).
Climate
Introduction to climate, including what climate is, past climate, present climate of the United States, and future climate.
Introduction
Dig deeper
- Climate section of Earth@Home
- Climate by region: Midwestern U.S., northeastern U.S., northwest-central U.S., southeastern U.S., south-central U.S., southwestern U.S., western U.S. (contiguous states), Alaska, Hawai'i.
- Digital Encyclopedia: Why talk about climate change?, What is Climate, Evidence for and Causes of Recent Climate Change, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Obstacles to Addressing Climate Change, Perspective
- Climate and Energy FAQ's
- Changing Climate: Our Future, Our Choice (online exhibit)
- Paleontological Research Institution Climate Change & Energy Education
- Playlists on PRI's YouTube channel:
Glaciers
Dig deeper: Glaciers and glacial features of the United Sates
Energy
Introduction to energy, including definition of energy, fossil fuel types and their extraction, renewable energy, and the future of energy.
Introduction
Dig deeper: Energy of the United States
- Northeastern U.S.
- Midwestern U.S.
- Northwest-Central U.S.: Central Lowland, Great Plains, Rocky Mountains, Columbia Plateau and Basin and Range.
- Southeastern U.S.: Blue Ridge and Piedmont, Inland Basin, Coastal Plain.
- South-Central U.S.: Central Lowland and Interior Highlands, Coastal Plain, Great Plains and Basin and Range.
- Southwestern U.S.: Colorado Plateau, Basin and Range, Rocky Mountains, Great Plains.
- Western U.S.: Basin and Range, Columbia Plateau and Rocky Mountains, Cascade-Sierra Mountains and Pacific Border, Alaska.
- Hawai'i.
- Climate and Energy FAQ's
Earth Hazards
Introduction to major types of Earth hazards, including natural disasters like earthquakes, tornados, and floods.
Introduction
Dig deeper: Earth hazards by region
Topography
Introduction to the factors that determine the topography of a region.
Introduction
Regional topography of the United States
- Northeastern U.S.: Central Lowland, Inland Basin, Appalachians and Piedmont, Coastal Plain, Exotic Terrane
- Midwestern U.S.: Central Lowland, Inland Basin, Superior Upland.
- Northwest-Central U.S.: Basin and Range, Central Lowland, Columbia Plateau, Great Plains, Rocky Mountains.
- Southeastern U.S.: Blue Ridge and Piedmont; Inland Basin; Coastal Plain.
- South-Central U.S.: Central Lowland, Interior Highlands, Coastal Plain, Great Plains, Basin and Range.
- Southwestern U.S.: Colorado Plateau, Basin and Range, Rocky Mountains, Great Plains.
- Western U.S.: Basin and Range, Columbia Plateau, Rocky Mountains, Cascade-Sierra Mountains, Pacific Border, Alaska.
- Hawai'i.
Geologic History
Geologic history by region:
Resources
Quick overviews of the Earth science topics that are explored in greater detail in each individual region of the United States, along with other related Earth@Home resources.
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