Lesson 61 of 84 · Weathering and Erosion
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Weathering and Erosion.
🎯 Your mission
Learn the rule. Then catch nature using it.
⚡ The twist
Weather isn't random — it's just complicated.
Mind = Blown
🌊 The deepest part of the ocean is deeper than Mount Everest is tall.
Make a hypothesis first
Before you observe: what shape will it leave?
What You'll Learn
Earth's magnetic field extends from the core into space, protecting us from solar wind. It creates the Van Allen radiation belts and causes auroras near the poles.
Key Words
- earthquake
- volcano
- landform
Steps
Read about Weathering and Erosion and write down three key facts.
Create a model of the water cycle in a bowl: place warm water in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, put ice on top, and observe condensation and precipitation.
Draw a detailed diagram of what you observe.
Write a conclusion: what did your results show? Did they match your prediction?
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3What is a glacier?
Where you see this in real life
Today's weather, tomorrow's beach, next century's coastline — all this.
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Look at the sky for 5 minutes and try to predict tomorrow's weather.
For the dinner table
“What's the slowest change you can think of?”
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