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Sedimentary rock
Rock formed by the build-up of layers of sediment over time. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce...
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Metamorphism
The transformation of rocks beneath the Earth's surface through heat and pressure, and the presence of dissolved minerals in hot groundwater. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning...
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Epicentre
The position on the Earth's surface directly above the point at which an earthquake originates. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig...
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Glacial period
A period during a longer ice age when temperatures are particularly cold, and glaciers and ice sheets extend over a larger part of the planet. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning...
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The Elements: Copper
Copper has been used by man for thousands of years. Chemistry - Periodic Table - Learning Points. Copper is a malleable metal. Copper is extracted from ore. Copper is a good conductor of electricity and heat. Copper helps to keep the...
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Weathering: The Breakdown of Rock by Physical and Chemical Processes
The breakdown of rock into smaller pieces by physical and chemical processes at the Earth's surface. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions....
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Earthquake
A shaking of the Earth's surface due to a release of energy within the crust that generates seismic waves. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
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Magma
Molten rock below the surface of the Earth. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce abstract concepts and...
Wonderscape
Oceans and Climate: The Crucial Role of Our Planet's Waters
This video delves into the significant impact of oceans on global climate. It explains how oceans, covering 70% of the Earth's surface, absorb and redistribute solar energy, influencing weather patterns and climate zones. The process of...
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Learning Landforms
In this lesson, we explore different types of landforms. Landforms are physical features of the Earth's surface. They can be found all over our globe, and all look very different. How many can you think of? Learn a few more with us today!
Visual Learning Systems
Exploring the Theory of Plate Tectonics
The video discusses the position of North America 250 million years ago and how it has changed over time. The video then introduces the theory of plate tectonics and explains how the movement of these plates has shaped Earth's surface...
BioEd Online
Bio Ed Online: The Rock Cycle and Plate Tectonics
Earth's crust is altered by two closely related dynamic processes: the rock cycle and plate tectonics. In combination, these processes continually recycle and remodel Earth's solid surface, and reshape its oceans and rivers. [37:53]
Science for Kids
Science Kids: Chemistry Videos: Introduction to Rocks and Minerals
Check out a simple video that illustrates the Earth's rocks and minerals. [3:34]
Other
Kids Science Challenge: A Day in the Life of a Seismologist
In this video students will discover what it means to be a seismologist [3.34]
Bozeman Science
Bozeman Science: Geology
Paul Andersen explains how rock is formed and changed on the planet. The video begins with a brief description of rocks, minerals, and the rock cycle. Plate tectonics is used to describe structure near plate boundaries. Hot spots and...
Minute Earth
Minute Earth: Where Did Earth's Water Come From?
Unlike every other planet in the solar system, Earth's surface is 70% liquid water, which while useful for life, is strange because everything we know about how and when our planet formed says Earth should be bone dry. Watch and learn...
Crash Course
Crash Course Kids 17.2: A Change of Scenery
The world changes. It really does! But sometimes it changes so slowly that we don't notice it. Other times it changes REALLY FAST!!! In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina talks about some of the reasons things can change quickly...
Minute Earth
Minute Earth: Why Is It Hot Underground?
During the Middle Ages miners began to notice that the deeper they dug into the Earth's surface the warmer it became. The physicist Kelvin came up with a theory that the Earth's started off hot and has been cooling down ever since....
Bozeman Science
Bozeman Science: Mining
Paul Andersen explains how mining is used to extract valuable minerals from the Earth's crust. Surface and subsurface mining are used to extract ore which is then processed. A discussion of ecosystem impacts and legislation is also...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Was the Young Earth Like?
A time traveling video to see the early day of Earth. Explore Earth's surface and atmosphere from the beginning. [11:09]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Earth's Systems: What Is Soil?
Explore soil and how soil types vary when found in different landscapes on Earth's surface in this video (2:19) created by NASA eClips and WGBH. Use the video to observe soils found in different landscape environments and describe why...
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Japan Earthquake May Have Changed Earth's Axis
Changes on the surface can change the way the planet spins.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Scientists Solve Mystery of Earth"s Shifting Poles
A look beneath Earth's surface at what may be causing the planet's poles to wander back and forth.