Episode number 1 of Series “Planet Earth”.
Program 1 of a 4 part series. Each program is divided into sections for easy classroom viewing using a combination of the latest computer graphics and filmed examples of climatic occurrences to provide a detailed description and explanation of the geographical factors influencing Planet Earth. This video aims to provide a detailed description and explanation of the structure of the earth; plate tectonics; earthquakes at destructive and conservative margins; collision zones; fold mountains; and volcanoes. Includes a teacher’s guide.
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ACMI Identifier
308609
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Geography
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Mountains
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Earthquakes
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Environment
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Hydrologic cycle
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Mountains
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Volcanoes
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Water
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Water use
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Water
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Water-supply
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Geography
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)