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University of North Texas: Stream Erosion
An introduction to the basic concepts of stream erosion, with illustrated examples from a creek called Denton Creek. Contains review questions at the bottom of the page.
Kansas State
Kansas State University & Usda: Wind Erosion From Space
This website uses space photographs to illustrate the impact of wind erosion. Clicking on a picture will enlarge it to provide a better view.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Soil Erosion
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How human activities cause soil erosion.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Soil Erosion
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How human activities cause soil erosion.
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Sinkholes in a Cup
Students simulate a sinkhole, and discover the geological catalysts that happen beofore sinkholes occur.
University of Wisconsin
The Why Files: Native American Farming
Explore how modern day farming could be compared to farming by Native Americans.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Dirtmeister's Science Lab: Erosion
Step into Dirtmeister's Science Lab and discover how rain shapes the Earth. Learn about erosion then do the experiment.
University of Hawai'i
Hawai`i Space Grant Consortium: Wind Erosion (Lesson)
This lesson plan simulates the effects of wind erosion on sandy coastlines, and beaches.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Blowing and Flowing
Students make predictions about the erosion of three types of soil. The three soil types contain varying amounts of vegetation. This investigation requires the construction of an erosion table. The activity takes only 45 minutes, but the...
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: Charles Sherwood Noble
One of Alberta's greater known inventors, Charles Noble, is explored through his biography and his impact on soil erosion, the invention of the "Noble Blade" and the history of Nobleford, a community in southern Alberta named for him.
Kenyon College
Kenyon College: Soil Erosion
Different types of erosion are discussed along with suggested ways to solve erosion problems on farms in this two-page article.
Other
Planet Ark: World Environmental News
Welcome to Planet Ark's daily Reuters World Environment News - the most comprehensive source of environmental news on the Net. To read previous news stories, please use the search engine below to find stories relating to any...
Wessels Living History Farm
Living History Farm: Contour Plowing
Wessels Living History Farm explains some of the history behind contour plowing in the United States. Great photo illustrating contour planting on terraces in Iowa included.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Second Grade Science: Preventing Erosion
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Demonstrates how water and wind move soil, which can cause issues for farmers.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Earth's Systems: Wind and Water Change Earth's Surface
Observe how wind and water reshape the face of Earth's surface with these slideshows. Students will use evidence from videos and images to observe and describe how wind and water contribute to natural events that are constantly reshaping...
US Department of Agriculture
U.s. Department of Agriculture: Soil Erosion Experiments
Experiment explores how soil erosion occurs.
Cosmo Learning
Cosmo Learning: Fundamentals of Environmental Pollution and Control
A collection of video lectures from a fundamentals of environmental pollution and control course taught at the National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning. The course teaches water pollutants, waste water treatment, soil acidity,...
Instituto Latinoamericano de la Comunicacion Educativa
La Ciencia Para Todos: Quimica
Some of the topic discussed here are electrode, electrochemical corrosion, cathode protection, soil erosion, heat and work, chemical reaction and heat, the green house effect and the kitchen and chemistry.
US Geological Survey
USGS: Urbanization and Water Quality
This website focuses on water quality issues in relation to urbanization. There are helpful links to brief articles on topics like storm runoff, wastewater, and the underground water table. Click "Water Science School HOME" to access the...
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: What Is Soil Erosion and How Can We Control It?
Learn about the factors that affect soil erosion.
Kansas State
Kansas State University and Usda: Wind Erosion Control
This website provides numerous pictures and brief descriptions that illustrate a variety of ways to control wind erosion. Clicking on a picture will enlarge it to provide a better view.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Soil Erosion Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes key points about the causes of soil erosion. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.