Slow Changes to Earth's Surface
Students explore how wind and water can slowly change the shape of the land (erosion).
Key Questions
- Explain how wind can change the shape of rocks and sand.
- Compare the effects of slow-moving water and fast-moving water on land.
- Predict how a river might change a landscape over a very long time.
Common Core State Standards
Suggested Methodologies
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