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Pbs Learning Media: Atchafalaya Bay Deltas

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The Mississippi Delta is disappearing because of rising sea levels and the construction of levees, yet the deltas in the Atchafalaya Bay are growing. View this video from NASA showing images collected over 31 years showing the growth of these healthy deltas. Also view a map of this area that shows vegetation growth, new bare land, and sediment buildup. Background information is available for the teacher along with teaching tips and an additional activity.

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deltas

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atchafalaya river, deltas in the southern u.s., formation of deltas, levees, mississippi delta, pbs learningmedia: atchafalaya bay deltas, wax lake outlet, geographical features in the u.s. south region

Classroom Considerations

Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
The intended use for this resource is Instructional

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