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Rivers & Watersheds

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An outstanding presentation of rivers and watersheds awaits your earth scientists! The erosion process created by rivers is addressed. Viewers are introduced to v-shaped valleys, alluvial fans, and watersheds. Several slides are animated, clarifying the concepts taught. Something to note is that the final two slides ask which watershed drains the area in which viewers live: The Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Simply end your presentation at slide 26 if you do not live in the area.

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watersheds, water, delta, erosion, rivers

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erosion, river, watershed, alluvial fan, delta, river valley, science
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Grade
5th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Presentations
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For Teacher Use
Number of Slides
29

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