Earth Science: Geology, the Environment, and the UniverseChapter 7:
Weathering, Erosion, and SoilWeb Links
| NRCS Soils | | The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Natural Resource Conservation Service have this web site devoted to the explanation and conservation of soil. Click on "Information for Teachers and Students" to learn more about the importance of soil.
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http://soils.usda.gov/
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| National Park Service - Arches | | The Arches National Park near Moab, Utah, provides some of the most stunning and interesting examples of weathering to produce these amazing structures in the desert. Visit this site and use the information to help you design a poster about the naturally formed arches.
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http://www.nps.gov/arch/
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| U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Acid Rain | | The EPA provides this site as an educational tool about acid rain. Visit this site and use the information to help formulate a plan for businesses in your area to reduce the threats of acid rain.
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http://www.epa.gov/airmarkets/acidrain/index.html
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