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E.6.2 Rock Cycle and Earth's Surface

  • Describe steps of the rock cycle (igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic) and relate them to surface and subsurface events (weathering, deposition, heat & pressure, cementation).

  • Explain how Earth’s surface is built up and torn down through the processes of physical and chemical weathering, erosion, and deposition.

  • Identify different types of landforms commonly found on Earth.

  • Describe similarities and differences among landforms found in Florida and those found outside of Florida (deltas, peninsulas).

  • Describe the impact that humans have had on Earth.

Brain Pop:

  • weathering

  • erosion

  • rock cycle

  • water pollution

  • air pollution

  • humans and the environment

choice resources:

additional resources:

Climate 101: Deforestation | National Geographic

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