Erosion: Moving Earth's Surface (Part 2)

What You'll Learn

Wind forms when the sun heats Earth's surface unevenly, creating pressure differences. Air moves from high pressure to low pressure areas, and Earth's rotation curves the wind paths.

Key Words

earthquake
volcano
atmosphere

Materials Needed

water
plastic tray
magnifying glass

Safety First

Do not mix unknown chemicals together.
Tie back long hair before starting the experiment.

Steps

Step 1 — Read

Read and learn: Wind forms when the sun heats Earth's surface unevenly, creating pressure differences. Air moves from high pressure to low pressure areas, and Earth's rotation curves the wind paths.

Step 2 — Do

Conduct the experiment by following the instructions.

Step 3 — Observe

Look for patterns in your observations.

Step 4 — Record

Make a graph or chart showing your results.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What is erosion?