Weathering and Erosion
Science Benchmark
Earth materials include rocks, soils, water, and gases. Earth materials change over time from one form to another. These changes require energy. Erosion is the movement of materials and weathering is the breaking down of bedrock and larger rocks into smaller rocks and soil materials. Soil is constantly being formed from weathered rock.
Online Resources
Earth materials include rocks, soils, water, and gases. Earth materials change over time from one form to another. These changes require energy. Erosion is the movement of materials and weathering is the breaking down of bedrock and larger rocks into smaller rocks and soil materials. Soil is constantly being formed from weathered rock.
Online Resources
- Utah National Parks - Explore this site from Utah.com about this state's beautiful National Parks. See video, photos and lots of information about Zion's, Arches, Bryce Canyon, Capital Reef, Monument Valley, and other Utah National Park destinations.
- Weathering and Erosion Photo Gallery - Brought to you by National Geographic, explore this photo gallery to get a glimpse of the powerful forces of nature at work.
- Sediments - Watch the animation of how sediments are deposited in an area where a river flows into a lake.