WHAT DO WE DO WHEN THE EARTH DECIDES TO CHANGE… So Much to do…..
Do Now- Write 5 Lines What resource on the planet is the most important to humans? Explain your answer.
Information Chapter external forces shaping the earth MIRPL Assignment - coming this week, maybe Monday Progress reports finalized Quiz tomorrow? Is your ID on?
Current Events: World Hong Kong protests continue - large crowds on China National day - citizens are determined Turkey considers action against ISIS - troops on the border - further involvement possible
Do Now- Write 5 Lines What resource on the planet is the most important to humans? Explain your answer.
Glacial Erosion Erosion by glaciers (ice) As a glacier moves… - picks up material and transports it like a river - pieces left behind or deposited in new locations - glaciers move because of gravity Glaciers cut grooves in rocks - grind rocks - leave behind various other particles and features
Soil formation Weathering and erosion create soil - moved sediment becomes soil - amount of biological material called Humus Soil Factors - Parent material – stuff the soil is made from - Relief – steep slopes produce less soil - Organisms – plants and critters (worms, bacteria) - Climate – affects soil types, cold v. hot - Time – amount of time to produce soil (long process)
TOTD: From Yesterday’s work In what ways does erosion affect the lives of humans? What are the three types of eroding action by water?
Chapter 2-2 Water, water everywhere, but not a drop to drink… - water cycle - rivers, lakes and oceans Read the section, complete the vocabulary - use remaining class time to work. - think we will do a book check today…