Geography - NRCat's Scratching Post


Air Photos 101 – Principles of Aerial Photography	This material will help you understand the fundamentals of aerial photography by explaining some basic technical concepts and providing many samples of the images available from the National Air Photo Library.
Atlas of Canada	Discover Canada through maps and facts.
Canada's Geographical Names	Learn the names of places and geographical features.
Canadian Landscapes	See photos of Canadian landscapes and landforms.
Map Making in the New Millenium	Early European explorers of this country's vast geography made maps using a variety of instruments, from compasses to survey chains. Learn how cartography, the science of mapping, is now high-tech.
PCSP Explorer Sub Class VII	Did you know that a male polar bear can weigh up to 700 kg? Or that "pingos" are ice mountains? Take a ride, explore the Arctic, and you'll discover many other interesting facts.
Topo 101 – Topographic Maps, The Basics	Like outdoor adventures? Know how to use topographic maps? Check out our tips.

Last Updated: 2006-05-18