erosion
Erosion is the moving of rocks and minerals from one place to another. Erosion can take place anywhere on Earth. Clicking on the title above will take you to an introductory video about erosion.
windWind erosion is the carrying of earth materials from one place to another through the means of wind. The Earth Science World Image Bank has a vast amount of visual examples with descriptions to show students the many different ways that wind erodes the Earth.
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water
Water erosion occurs when water causes rocks and minerals to move from one location to another. Water is the most powerful form of erosion. This virtual lab is a great demonstration of how water moves soil and how vegetation and slope can affect the rate of erosion.
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glacierGlaciers are areas of tightly packed ice and snow that covers a large area of land. Glaciers can change the surface of the land by moving from one place to another with the force of gravity. The attached activity allows you to make a model glacier and witness glacial erosion first hand.
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CoastalCoastal erosion is the constant wearing away of the coast lines by the constant action of wind and waves. Where there are cliffs waves damage the land along the shore, leaving gravity to causes the land to slip into the water. The attached resource includes in-depth information about the Florida coast lines along with images to show how coastal erosion has become a problem in Florida.
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soilNatural forces like wind, glacier and water also lead to soil erosion. Soil erosion is speed up due to human activities like deforestation and construction. The attached website helps one discover soil erosion by sending you on internet searches and reading content filled information.
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rillRill erosion is the process that forms small channels on slopes by running water. Rill erosion is the most powerful sub-process of soil erosion by water. The attached informational website is full of images and information about rill erosion.
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Gravitational
Gravitational erosion pulls down rocks and minerals, which can cause landslides. Landslides are then further responsible for more erosion or movement of rocks. The attached lab has you making a model to observe the slope of a hill and its effect on gravitational erosion.
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