Earth Sciences

The Layers of the Earth

The Layers of the Earth 500 342 Teaching Staff

Overview Whether we’re at school or at work, the one thing we tend to take for granted is our home. Not our physical houses, but our Home – the Earth.…

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Climate Change

Climate Change 711 350 Teaching Staff

Climate Change (or global warming) is the increase of the Earth’s global temperature. In the last century, it has been noted that the Earth temperature has increased by 1 degree…

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Exploring Corals

Exploring Corals 824 550 Teaching Staff

Overview Coral has the appearance of a beautiful undersea garden,  but contrary to its appearance, coral is not a plant; it is technically classified as an animal. Coral reefs are…

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Science Review of Clouds

Science Review of Clouds 150 150 Deborah

Overview Clouds on Earth form in the atmosphere from condensed water vapor.  They are classified both by their location in the troposphere and by their appearance.  Some clouds are low-level,…

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Science Review of Deserts

Science Review of Deserts 150 150 Deborah

Overview Desert lands generally receive less than 10 inches of rainfall per year, and sometimes receive no rainfall in a year.  Desert climates may be hot or cold, and the…

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Science Review of Glaciers

Science Review of Glaciers 150 150 Deborah

Overview Glaciers form on land when the amount of snow falling in winter is greater than the amount that melts in the summer.  The compact snow and ice form sheets…

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Science Review of Ground Water

Science Review of Ground Water 150 150 Deborah

Overview Not all water on Earth exists in lakes, rivers, and seas. Some water can be found underneath the surface of the Earth as ground water. Ground water is an…

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Science Review of Floods and Flood Plains

Science Review of Floods and Flood Plains 150 150 Deborah

Overview Large river systems and smaller rivers and streams often flood as a result of heavy rains and snowmelt. Land is submerged as the water level rises above its normal…

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Science Review of Streams and the Water Cycle

Science Review of Streams and the Water Cycle 150 150 Deborah

Overview Fresh water on Earth can be found in rivers, streams, lakes, and underground reservoirs. It is a small but important percentage of all water, since over 97 percent is…

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Science Review of Weathering and Erosion

Science Review of Weathering and Erosion 150 150 Deborah

Overview Surface processes such as weathering and erosion transform mountains and other landforms. Rocks and minerals disintegrate into sediment, and it is transported into other areas, building up new landforms.…

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