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Surface Processes and Environments
Weathering, Erosion, Glaciers, Deserts, Beaches
The Water Cycle
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Weathering Learn why rocks do not last forever, the ways in which they break down, and the importance of the rock (soil) layer between the living and non-living worlds. (A)
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Erosion See how gravity, wind, waves, glaciers and rivers transport rock--from large masses to tiny grains--while wearing away not only distant mountain peaks and our coastlines but also the land we live on. (B)
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Braided stream deposits on a glacial outwash plain in Alaska. In streams like this so much sediment is being carried that the streambed quickly fills with sediment and the streams change their courses; Photo by P. J. Shafer,
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Glaciers The origin and development of alpine and continental glaciers are illustrated. Learn to recognize the landscapes (many of them seen locally) resulting from glaciation. (B)
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Columbia Glacier, Alaska;
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Desert geology Discover the environmental and geologic factors that create deserts, and observe the many unique geologic features associated with them. (B)
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Death Valley, California; Photo by Cecil Stoughton, USGS. For more information click on the photo.
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Beaches and coasts Explore the geologic processes at work in the areas where the oceans meet land. View slides of local and worldwide examples of the resulting unique landforms. (B)
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A barrier island before Hurricane Bertha. USGS Photo
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NEW! Disaster Geology See how rapid and large scale changes in the physical and chemical systems that make up the oceans, atmosphere and solid earth affect life on earth and how human activity may increase the severity of these events. (B)
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After the hurricane USGS Photo
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The water cycle Find out where the water that we drink comes from and if we have enough of it. We will also explore the problems faced in conserving and protecting our water supply. (B)
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The Hicksville Gregory Museum
1 Heitz Place
Hicksville, NY 11801-3101
To contact us:
Phone: 516-822-7505
Fax: 516-822-3227
email: gregorymuseum@earthlink.net
© 2006 The Hicksville Gregory Museum
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