Earth's Changing Surface · Earth & Space

Weathering and Erosion

An investigation into how water, ice, and wind break down and transport Earth's materials.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can a small stream eventually carve a massive canyon?
  2. 2What role does vegetation play in preventing the loss of soil?
  3. 3How do human activities accelerate the natural process of erosion?

Common Core State Standards

MS-ESS2-1MS-ESS2-2
Grade: 7th Grade
Subject: Science
Unit: Earth's Changing Surface
Period: Earth & Space

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