7th Grade Change in Ecosystems Catastrophic Events, Weathering & Erosion, and Watershed
The process of being broken apart by water, air, or ice. Weathering Weathering example from Yehliu, Taiwan. The process of being broken apart by water, air, or ice. Image from: http://rpmedia.ask.com/ts?u=/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/YehliuTaiwan-HoneycombWeathering.jpg/120px-YehliuTaiwan-HoneycombWeathering.jpg; Definition: Access Science glossary, page 324.
Erosion The process of moving rock from place to place. Maine Image from: http://www.maine.gov/dep/blwq/images2/erosion1a.jpg; Definition: Access Science glossary, page 315.
Deposition The process of building up the surface of Earth by putting down rock. Formation of a delta Image from: https://gblog.garlandisd.net/groups/lunalab/wiki/05d6e/images/__thumbs__/e8c81.jpg; Definition: Access Science glossary, page 314.
Ecoregion An area defined by its environmental conditions, climate, landforms, and soil characteristics. The different ecoregions of Texas. Image from: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/learning/texas_nature_trackers/hummingbird_roundup/images/drawings/04_eco_regions_map.jpg; Definition: www.thefreedictionary.com
Environment All the living and nonliving things that surround you or affect you. Image: http://www.e2philosophy.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/environment.jpg; Definition: Access Science glossary, page 314.
Catastrophic Events A violent and sudden change in a feature of the Earth. Images: http://www2.umtsd.org/curriculum/images/tornado.jpg; http://webhost.bridgew.edu/cbloch/images/j0414115.jpg; http://www.21122012.net/uploads/2/5/4/3/2543568/7399723.jpg; Definition: www.thefreedictionary.com
An overflowing of water onto land that is normally dry. Flood An overflowing of water onto land that is normally dry. Image: http://www.jimhollisteragency.com/Flood.jpg; Definition: www.thefreedictionary.com
Hurricane A swirling storm that starts over the ocean. Hurricane Ivan Image: http://express.howstuffworks.com/gif/hurricane-ivan.jpg; Definition: Access Science glossary, page 316.
Storm Surge The swell or crest of surface ocean water created by a hurricane. Image: http://dlbennisphotography.com/photosweb/StormSurgeNewL.jpg; Definition: www.thefreedictionary.com
Earthquake A sudden release of energy caused by breaking and moving rock. Definition: Access Science glossary, page 314.
Drought A long period of abnormally low rainfall. Image: http://www.sas.usace.army.mil/50/Images/drought.jpg; Definition: www.thefreedictionary.com
Watershed An area that is drained by a river and all the streams that empty into it. Image: http://geoscape.nrcan.gc.ca/h2o/bowen/images/watershed_e.jpg; Definition: www.thefreedictionary.com
Groundwater Water beneath the earth’s surface. Image: http://library.thinkquest.org/04oct/01590/humans/aquifer.jpg; Definition: www.thefreedictionary.com
Water that is located at the Earth’s surface. Surface Water Water that is located at the Earth’s surface. Image: http://www.kidsgeo.com/images/surface-water.jpg; Definition: www.thefreedictionary.com
Pollution Contamination of soil, water, or the atmosphere by the release of harmful substances. Image: http://www.lakescientist.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/pollution-pipe-green1.jpg; Definition: www.thefreedictionary.com