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Land Formations
Learn how our planet's landscapes, from mountains to hills, plateaus to plains, have been sculpted over millions of years by powerful geological forces. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. The planet's diverse landscape is shaped...
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Glaciers - Moving Ice Masses
Glaciers are a destructive force, moving slowly across landscapes, reshaping them as they go. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. Over three-quarters of Earth's fresh water is locked in frozen reservoirs, known as glaciers....
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Weathering: The Erosion of Rock by Natural Forces
The physical, biological or chemical factors that erode rock, from sand to ice, rain to plants, and even footsteps. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. "Weathering" refers to the breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces. Physical...
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Coasts: Hard Engineering
This film explores some of the Hard Engineering solutions used in coastal process management. Explore the different ways in which these solutions work, and the positive and negative aspects of their use. Earth Science - Geology -...
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Erosion
The wearing away of rock and the removal of weathered rock, soil, and other solid materials away from source. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
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The Earth's layers – Clip
Discover how erosion shapes Earth's landscapes and how the Grand Canyon formed millions of years ago. Physical processes - The Earth and beyond - The Earth's layers Learning Points The Grand Canyon was formed by water erosion. A Twig...
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Galapagos volcanoes
Discover how the Galapagos Islands were formed from volcanic eruptions. Physical processes -The Earth and beyond - The Earth's layers Learning Points Lava is molten rock that is released by a volcano. Lava reaches temperatures of over...
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Erosion on the Ganges
Explore how the Ganges river dramatically sculpts the landscape in the Bay of Bengal. Material processes - Classifying materials - Soil Learning Points Water can wash away or erode soil very quickly. A Twig Context Film. Reinforce and...
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The Earth's layers
Journey to the centre of the Earth. Physical processes -The Earth and beyond - The Earth's layers Learning Points The Earth is made up of four layers. The crust is divided into plates. The mantle is the thickest layer. The inner core is...
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Earthquakes
Investigate why earthquakes happen. Physical processes -The Earth and beyond - The Earth's layers Learning Points Earthquakes occur when plates that make up the Earth's crust move. The epicentre is the point from which an earthquake...
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River processes
Take a trip down the Colorado river in the Grand Canyon and wonder at the awesome power of water! People and places -Physical geography - Rivers Learning Points River processes, such as erosion, transportation and deposition, can...
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Tourism in Thailand
Tourism in Thailand is reaching record-breaking levels. How will the country cope? People and places -Physical geography - Coasts Learning Points The geology of the coast affects the features that develop there. Coastal areas are used by...
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What shapes the coast?
Coastlines may look stable but they are one of the most dynamic features in the physical world. People and places -Physical geography - Coasts Learning Points The coast is where the land meets the sea or ocean. Waves wear away and break...
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Erosion and weathering
Learn how the processes of weathering and erosion sculpt Earth's landscapes. Material processes - Classifying materials - Soil Learning Points Weathering is the breaking down of rock into smaller particles. Erosion is the removal of rock...
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Bodies of Water in Motion: Rivers, Streams, and Waterfalls
Discover the dynamic world of flowing water, from the winding paths of rivers and the fast-moving streams that join them, to the dramatic drops of waterfalls. Learn how these bodies of water are defined by their movement and the forces...
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Erosion of Ozone Layer and Global Warming: The Global Warming Phenomenon
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Explain the Global warming phenomenon.6178
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Erosion of Ozone Layer and Global Warming: The structure of the Ozone Layer
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Recognize the structure of the ozone layer and the formation of the ozone gas.4437
Visual Learning Systems
Rates of Erosion
In this video students conduct an investigate that measures the rate of erosion by water. The program provides step-by-step instructions on how to set up the investigation and record data. Students will excperiment with the impact of...
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Changes on Earth
In this video students identify evidence from patterns in rock formations and fossils to explain changes in the landscape over time. Live-action video footage of different lanscapes illustrate landscape changes. Students provide their...
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Interactions Among Earth's Spheres: A Complex Interplay
Explore the intricate relationships between the Earth's geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere. Learn how these interconnected systems influence one another through various processes and human activities. Earth's Materials and...
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Coastal Guardians: Combating Erosion with Innovation in France
Discover the dynamic struggle against coastal erosion in France, where communities along the Aquitaine and Mediterranean shores combat the sea's relentless advance. Learn about the natural and engineered solutions—from dikes to...
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The Three Types of Rocks
Dr. Forrester explains the three different classifications of rocks: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.