Glencoe Earth Science

Chapter 8: Erosional Forces

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Topic: Glacial Deposits
Visit these sites to find information on glacial deposits. Use the information to complete the activity in your book.

Glaciers and Ice Ages

( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glacier )
Glacial Deposits

( http://www.innvista.com/science/earth/geology/glacial.htm )
USGS – Glacial Deposits

( http://www.walrus.wr.usgs.gov/infobank/programs/html/school/moviepage/21.01.17.html )

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Topic: Conservation Practices
Visit these sites to learn more how farmers reduce soil erosion. Use the information to complete the activity in your book.

Terrace Farming

( http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/geography/terracefarming.htm )
Soil Erosion in Agricultural Systems

( http://www.msu.edu/user/dunnjef1/rd491/soile.htm )
Soil Erosion – Best Management Practices

( http://agen521.www.ecn.purdue.edu/AGEN521/epadir/erosion/bmp_s.html )

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Visit these sites to learn more about landslides. Use the information to answer the questions in your book.


Landslides

( http://159.121.112.22/hazards/Landslide.html )
USGS – Landslides

( http://landslides.usgs.gov/ )
Fact Sheet: Landslides and Mudflows

( http://www.fema.gov/hazard/landslide/index.shtm )
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