The Changing Earth · Earth & Space

Weathering and Erosion

Studying how wind and water reshape the landscape over long periods.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do rocks turn into sand over thousands of years?
  2. 2What causes a river to change its path through a valley?
  3. 3How can we prevent soil from washing away during heavy rain?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9S3U02
Year: Year 3
Subject: Science
Unit: The Changing Earth
Period: Earth & Space

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