Terrestrial

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terrestrial : of or relating to the earth or its inhabitants — Merriam-Webster See also OneLook

realm : kingdom, sphere, domain — Merriam-Webster See also OneLook

terrestrial realm : kingdom, sphere, or domain of or relating to the earth and its inhabitants — M.E.Hopper

environment : the complex of physical, chemical, and biotic factors (such as climate, soil, and living things) that act upon an organism or an ecological community and ultimately determine its form and survival — Merriam-Webster See also OneLook

Encyclopedia

Terrestrial refers to things related to land or the planet Earth. — Wikipedia

Earth, otherwise known as the world, is the third planet from the Sun and the only object in the Universe known to harbor life. — Wikipedia

Natural environment or natural world encompasses all living and non-living things occurring naturally, meaning in this case not artificial. The term is most often applied to the Earth or some parts of Earth. This environment encompasses the interaction of all living species, climate, weather and natural resources that affect human survival and economic activity. — Wikipedia

The Terrestrial Planets (Introduction to Astronomy, Wolfgang H. Berger, UC San Diego)
Comparing Earth to Other Terrestrial Planets (Introduction to Astronomy, Wolfgang H. Berger, UC San Diego)

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Exploration

Nature Center, Welcome Area

Here is a fun way to explore our world. Touch doors and objects to enter 360° virtual experiences, touch “i”s to learn more, and touch arrows to go to other areas of the Nature Center

If you can’t see it, or it isn’t working, you can also see it directly on Kuula.

Gaia’s Greenhouse

This 360° image is one of a series of older Toy Worlds that still also serve as a 3D interface to Cosma.

Click on objects to find out about them.

Use the menu to visit other Toy Worlds.

You can also explore this Toy World on Kuula.

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Adventures

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Innovation

Science

Environmental science is an interdisciplinary academic field that integrates physics, biology, and geography (including ecology, chemistry, plant science, zoology, mineralogy, oceanography, limnology, soil science, geology and physical geography, and atmospheric science) to the study of the environment, and the solution of environmental problems. It provides an integrated, quantitative, and interdisciplinary approach to the study of environmental systems. — Wikipedia

AGIeducation (American Geosciences Institute, YouTube Channel)
The Big Ideas and Supporting Concepts of Earth Science (American Geosciences Institute, Official Website)
Big Idea 3 Activities (American Geosciences Institute)
Earth Science Literacy Initiative (American Geosciences Institute)
Educational Outreach (American Geosciences Institute)

Note: This is a 360° Video — press and hold to explore it!

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (YouTube Channel)
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (Official Website)
NASA Operation IceBridge (Mission Website)
CORAL (Mission Website)
NASA Global Climate Change (Recommended Website)

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Preservation

Conservation

Nature Is Speaking – Julia Roberts is Mother Nature (Conservation International, YouTube Video)
Nature Is Speaking – Reese Witherspoon is Home (Conservation International, YouTube Video)
Nature Is Speaking (Conservation International, YouTube Playlist)

Conservation International (Official Website)
Conservation International (YouTube Channel)
Conservation International (Wikipedia)

History

Earth Science: Crash Course History of Science, YouTube Video)

Environment (Dictionary of the History of Ideas: Studies of Selected Pivotal Ideas)

Earth Sciences History Journal (The History of Earth Sciences Society)

Earth, Planetary, and Solar Science History (NASA’s History Office)

Museum

Natural History Museums

Here is a fun way to explore the history of our world. Touch doors and objects to enter 360° virtual experiences, and touch “i”s for information about them.

If you can’t see it, or it isn’t working, you can also see it directly on Kuula.

Abbott Hall of Conservation: Restoring Earth (Field Museum)

Earth and Planetary Sciences Research Museum (Earth and Planetary Sciences, UC Riverside)