Grade 6 - Science - Geology: Weathering & Erosion

Use the scientific method to learn how experts predict floods and other natural disasters.

Learn about rivers and coasts and how water shapes the landscapes in different ways. Follow rivers from their source to the sea, and explore coasts around the world.

In the wake of every killer hurricane, devastating wild fire, severe drought, or once-in-a-century flooding event, it has become commonplace for scientists, politicians, and ordinary citizens to debate whether or not these severe weather events can be tied directly to climate change and global warming.

Geoengineering is the deliberate manipulation of the environment in an attempt to counteract the harmful effects of human-influenced climate change. It's intended as a solution, but it also can create unintended consequences.

Offers a comprehensive overview of the atmosphere, discussing topics such as gases, motion, climates, weather, air pollutants and pollution, acid rain, ozone loss, and climate change.

A look at storms, covering tornadoes, hurricanes, and other severe weather and discussing when, where, and how they form.