The World in Their Eyes
Chapter 10: The Theory of Evolution

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As a species, humans have had an unparalleled impact on their environment. To gain a perspective on the effects of human development on the natural world, visit the following sites:

Endangered Species

Click the region where you live to bring up a list of the plants and animals that are endangered in your region. You can also click on international sites to find animals that are considered endangered throughout the world.



Endangered Species Images

These are photos of plant and animal species that are endangered in the United States.



World Resources Institute's Biodiversity Information

From this site you can learn about the importance of biodiversity, threats to biodiversity, and programs to protect biodiversity all over the world.

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Unit 3 Index

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Chapter 10 || Chapter 11 || Chapter 12 || Chapter 13

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In the Community
Chapter 10 || Chapter 11 || Chapter 12 || Chapter 13