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1.2g.  Earth has continuously been recycling water since the outgassing of water early in its history.  This constant recirculation of water at and near Earth’s surface is described by the hydrological (water) cycle. > Water is returned from the atmosphere to Earth’s...

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL SCIENCE: SHAPING THE EARTH’S SURFACE Core ConceptsSuggested Activity2.1g.  The dynamic processes that wear away Earth’s surface include weathering and erosion.Examine images of weathering, erosion, and other surface processes.2.1h.  The process of...

Generalized Landscape Regions of New York State (p. 2)Generalized Bedrock Geology of New York State (p. 3)Relationship of Transported Particle Size to Water Velocity (p. 6)Geologic History of New York State (pp. 8-9)

Shaping the Surface National Park Service“Teacher Resources”“Geology in the National Parks”“Geologic Provinces of the United States”“3D and Photographic Tours Featuring Parks Geology and Natural History”“Geological Adventures in Grand Canyon-Parashant”“The Beach: A...

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Name___________________ Rates of Chemical Weathering Introduction Rocks are weathered–broken down in fragments—by both physical andchemical processes. This investigation will help you understand some of the factors that affect the rate of chemical...

Images from the January 2003 rockslide on Rt. 52 above Ellenville, NY From Charles Burrows (East Ramapo CSD): Surface Processes From a DLESE search: “Weathering and Erosion: Simulating Rock Attack in the Lab”“Earth’s Changing Surface”“Mammoth Cave National Park...

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