Explain how the surface of the earth and its landscapes are shaped by weathering and erosion processes
Explain how the surface of the earth and its landscapes are shaped by weathering and erosion processes
What is this? What has happened to it?
Watch and write the definitions for:
landform
weathering
mechanical weathering
chemical weathering
erosion
Write title, date and objective into your notes. Underline with a ruler.
Watch the video above and define the 5 words
Copy the 'summary' paragraph into your notes p7
Read pages 6 + 7. Highlight important information.
Answer questions 1, 2, 3 + 4 in full sentences in your notes.
Complete worksheet 1.1. You will need 3 colours (red, green and blue).
EXTRA: Complete extra activity
This video will explain the difference between weathering and erosion and is aimed at young children. What do you think it will say?
Conduct a scientific investigation through the collection of data in the field
Conduct a scientific investigation through the collection of data in the field
You are going to conduct a geographical investigation!
The research question is:
Have weathering and erosion processes affected the school building in a uniform way?
Now that you have conducted your investigation, it is time to write up the results.
Create a document with all of the sections. Include pictures explaining the process.
Explain the formation of rives as a result of different types of erosion
Explain the formation of rives as a result of different types of erosion
How was this valley created? In pairs, draw a labelled diagram and share this with the class.
scrape loose creep pebble
Write title, date and aim. Underline with a ruler.
Research the words above. Add definitions to your notes.
Read pp 10-11
Copy the 'summary' paragraph p 11
Complete activities 1, 2, + 3
EXTRA:
Explore Switzerland on Google Earth and find examples of the landforms in Table C
Explain how waterfalls are created
Explain how waterfalls are created
undercut plunge retreat erosion hard soft
Write the title and aim in your notes. Underline with a ruler.
Copy the 'summary' paragraph (p13)
Watch the video and make a labelled diagram to show how it is made
Complete activities 1, 2, & 3 (p 13)
With a neighbour, list the words that will help to label this diagram.
Explain how meanders and ox-bow lakes are formed
Explain how meanders and ox-bow lakes are formed
We are going to watch a timelapse view of a river from above. Can you guess what is going to happen to it? Share your ideas.
Watch the video and draw a diagram to explain how meanders form. Add labels and the following key words:
slow current deposition fast current erosion meander oxbow lake
Explore Google Earth. Find an example of a river with a meander from each continent. Screenshot it and add it to a document with titles and some information about where the river is.