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Earth in action. Weathering and soils /

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In this video students will learn about the two major types of weathering, and the forces that alter the shape and composition of rocks. Students will explore the different types of soils, soil properties and the soil profile. Other terminology includes: mechanical weathering, chemical weathering, o...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Jerome, Brian A. (Producer), Keck, Nina (Narrator)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: Brandon, VT : Visual Learning Systems, 2003.
Series:Academic Video Online
Subjects:
Soil formation.
Weathering.
Earth sciences.
Sols > Formation.
Météorisation (Géomorphologie)
Sciences de la terre.
Educational films.
Science films.
Films éducatifs.
Films scientifiques.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:In this video students will learn about the two major types of weathering, and the forces that alter the shape and composition of rocks. Students will explore the different types of soils, soil properties and the soil profile. Other terminology includes: mechanical weathering, chemical weathering, oxidation, soil formation, soil texture, horizons, leaching, subsoil, soil conservation, and groundwater.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed July 15, 2019).
Physical Description:1 online resource (20 minutes)
Playing Time:00:19:34