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Glaciers - Moving Ice Masses
Glaciers are a destructive force, moving slowly across landscapes, reshaping them as they go. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. Over three-quarters of Earth's fresh water is locked in frozen reservoirs, known as glaciers....
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Expanding oceans
Why are sea levels rising at twice the rate that scientists predicted? Material processes - Changing materials - Expansion and conduction Learning Points Thermal expansion is due to molecules gaining energy. The thermal expansion of ice...
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Glaciers - Ice Movement
How does water help enormous glaciers move downhill? Physical processes -Force and motion - Reducing friction Learning Points The meltwater of a glacier acts as a lubricant. Lubricants are substances that reduce friction. A Twig Context...
Wonderscape
Inland Bodies of Water: Lakes, Ponds, and Springs
Discover the differences between lakes, ponds, and springs, and learn how each forms. Explore how lakes often have deeper waters while ponds are shallower, and see how springs bring groundwater back to the surface, creating fresh sources...
Wonderscape
Scaling New Heights: Mount Everest and the Aurora Borealis
In this final segment of our journey through the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, we explore two awe-inspiring sights: the towering Mount Everest and the dazzling Aurora Borealis. Learn about the challenges faced by climbers...
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Erosion of Ozone Layer and Global Warming: The Global Warming Phenomenon
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Explain the Global warming phenomenon.6178
Wonderscape
Understanding the Hydrosphere: Earth's Water Realm
Explore the hydrosphere, encompassing all forms of water on Earth, from oceans and seas to freshwater lakes, rivers, and glaciers. Learn about the distribution of water across the planet and its vital role in sustaining life. Earth's...
Wonderscape
Understanding Earth's Water: Exploring Its Sources and Importance
Delve into the vast realms of Earth's water, from the expansive oceans to the hidden underground reservoirs. Learn about the distribution of water across the planet and its significance for sustaining life. Explore the different forms of...
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Glaciers: Earth's Frozen Rivers
Explore the formation and significance of glaciers, highlighting their role in storing fresh water and providing insights into Earth's past climate. It also focuses on the work of the Glacier Research Laboratory in the French Alps, where...
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Greenland's Melting Ice: Impact on Sea Levels and Climate Change
This video highlights the research efforts of glaciologist Jason Box and polar explorer John Helscher in studying the impact of melt water volume on Greenland's ice sheet. Their findings suggest that increased melt water production is...
Wonderscape
Consequences of Global Warming: Ecosystems at Risk
This video details the effects of global warming, highlighting its impact on marine life, polar ice melt, rising sea levels, and disrupted animal hibernation patterns. It emphasizes the significance of increased greenhouse gases from...
Professor Dave Explains
Weathering Environments Part 3: Glacial Processes
Fluvial processes deal with water, aeolian processes deal with wind, so glacial processes must deal with glaciers! What are glaciers and how do they behave? How do glaciers weather rocks? Let's get a closer look!
Ancient Lights Media
The Outer Planets of the Solar System - Volume Two: Uranus, Neptune and Beyond - Solar System Series
This video examines details relating to the planets Uranus, Neptune and their moons. This video also looks at the dwarf planet Pluto and its moons, as well as comet formation in Kuiper Belt and Oort Cloud.
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Formation and Forces of Canyons
How was Horseshoe Canyon formed? Has it always been that way? In this video we will explore how Horseshoe Canyon was formed as well as look into what weathering and erosion are. We can't wait to explore with you!
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I WONDER - What Is An Ice Formation?
This video is answering the question of what is an ice formation.
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I WONDER - What Is An Iceberg?
This video is answering the question of what is an iceberg.
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National Parks
The video “National Parks” discusses how national parks were established and highlights six important national parks located in the American West.
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The Hydrosphere
The Hydrosphere discusses the concept of the hydrosphere and highlights its importance by breaking down the four forms of water and how they all work together in the water cycle.
Weatherthings
Water Smart: Water on Earth - Glaciers
Water on Earth focuses on water as most kids would think about it. We start with water in obvious locations such as oceans, lakes, and rivers. We quickly learn that water can change phase to remain a solid in glaciers. Many kids may be...
National Parks Service
Glacier National Park - A Changing Landscape: Glacier's Warming Climate
Climate change is changing landscapes and creating impacts throughout the world. Glacier National Park is no exception. Around 1850, an estimated 150 glaciers existed within the present boundaries of the park. Today, only 25 glaciers...
Visual Learning Systems
The Formation and Types of Glaciers
This video provides a brief introduction to the formation and types of glaciers. It explains how snow transforms into ice and how glaciers are formed in high mountain valleys and at the poles. Freshwater part 4/10
Rock 'N Learn
Earth Science : Weathering
Earth Science for Kids is the fun way to learn important facts about earth science and prepare for tests. Take a fascinating journey to the Super Science Station to learn about weathering.