erosion

Presents a short study of weathering and erosion and discusses how the earth is constantly changing due to landslides, wind and water erosion, and other natural factors.

Text, photographs, and diagrams describe the scientific processes that turn sand into glass, and explain how mirrors reflect images.

Readers will learn about 100,000 tons (91,000 metric tons) of rock fall to Earth from space every year. The world's lightest rock is pumice.

Readers will learn that rocks are found all over Earth. The rock cycle is a process that recycles rocks from one type to another.

Describes the processes and effects of water, ice, and wind erosion, and includes experiments and a list of related Web sites.

Looks at what happens during a landslide, discusses the causes and effects of erosion and landslides, and examines some of the possible future consequences.

An introduction to wind and water that discusses wind power and waterpower, natural disasters, erosion, and weather changes. Includes a glossary and an index.

Describes the process of erosion, explaining what it is and how it affects the environment.

Presents a short study of weathering and erosion in connection to the rock cycle, and describes the elements that cause erosion, how erosion changes the earth's surface, and the important of weathering to the study of the earth.