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What is Earth Science?

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Ch 1. Earth Science Basics: Tutoring Solution

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Lesson 1 - What is Earth Science? What is Earth Science?	Video Take Quiz
Earth Science, which consists of Geology, meteorology, and oceanography, refers to the category of science that studies the planet. Learn the branches of earth science, their linguistic roots, and the ways scientists explore them.		Take Quiz
Lesson 2 - Science Vocabulary & Concepts: Study Skills & Word Parts Science Vocabulary & Concepts: Study Skills & Word Parts	Video Take Quiz
Lesson 3 - The Scientific Method: Steps, Terms & Examples The Scientific Method: Steps, Terms & Examples	Video Take Quiz
Lesson 4 - The Periodic Table: Properties of Groups and Periods The Periodic Table: Properties of Groups and Periods	Video Take Quiz
Lesson 5 - Experimental Design in Science: Definition & Method Experimental Design in Science: Definition & Method	Video Take Quiz
Lesson 6 - The Metric System: Units and Conversion The Metric System: Units and Conversion	Video Take Quiz
Lesson 7 - How to Read Scientific Graphs & Charts How to Read Scientific Graphs & Charts	Video Take Quiz
Lesson 8 - Why Do Leaves Change Color? Why Do Leaves Change Color?	Text Lesson Take Quiz

Ch 2. Geologic Time and Earth Science: Tutoring Solution

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	Lesson 1 - Geologic Time Scale: Major Eons, Eras, Periods and Epochs Geologic Time Scale: Major Eons, Eras, Periods and Epochs			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Theories of Geological Evolution: Catastrophism vs Uniformitarianism Theories of Geological Evolution: Catastrophism vs Uniformitarianism			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Methods of Geological Dating: Numerical and Relative Dating Methods of Geological Dating: Numerical and Relative Dating			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - What is Relative Dating? - Law of Superposition, Principles of Original Horizontality & Cross-Cutting Relationships What is Relative Dating? - Law of Superposition, Principles of Original Horizontality & Cross-Cutting Relationships			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Principles of Radiometric Dating Principles of Radiometric Dating			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Radiometric Dating: Methods, Uses & the Significance of Half-Life Radiometric Dating: Methods, Uses & the Significance of Half-Life			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Conditions of Fossil Preservation: Rapid Burial, Hard Parts & the Elements Conditions of Fossil Preservation: Rapid Burial, Hard Parts & the Elements			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Relative Dating with Fossils: Index Fossils as Indicators of Time Relative Dating with Fossils: Index Fossils as Indicators of Time			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - Lystrosaurus: Facts & Overview Lystrosaurus: Facts & Overview			Text Lesson Take Quiz

Ch 3. Properties of Matter: Tutoring Solution

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	Lesson 1 - What Are Elements? What Are Elements?			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Atomic Number and Mass Number Atomic Number and Mass Number			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - How Compounds and Molecules Are Built From Elements How Compounds and Molecules Are Built From Elements			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Matter: Physical and Chemical Properties Matter: Physical and Chemical Properties			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - States of Matter: Solids, Liquids, Gases & Plasma States of Matter: Solids, Liquids, Gases & Plasma			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Phase Change: Evaporation, Condensation, Freezing, Melting, Sublimation & Deposition Phase Change: Evaporation, Condensation, Freezing, Melting, Sublimation & Deposition			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Common Chemical Reactions and Energy Change Common Chemical Reactions and Energy Change			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Nuclear Reaction: Definition & Examples Nuclear Reaction: Definition & Examples			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - Half-life: Calculating Radioactive Decay and Interpreting Decay Graphs Half-life: Calculating Radioactive Decay and Interpreting Decay Graphs			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - Cycles of Matter: The Nitrogen Cycle and the Carbon Cycle Cycles of Matter: The Nitrogen Cycle and the Carbon Cycle			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 11 - Why Does Ice Float? Why Does Ice Float?			Text Lesson Take Quiz

Ch 4. Earth's Spheres and Internal Structure: Tutoring Solution

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	Lesson 1 - The Dynamic Earth: Internal & External Forces that Shape Earth's Surface The Dynamic Earth: Internal & External Forces that Shape Earth's Surface			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - The Four Spheres of Earth: Geosphere, Hydrosphere, Biosphere, and Atmosphere The Four Spheres of Earth: Geosphere, Hydrosphere, Biosphere, and Atmosphere			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Interactions of Earth's Spheres: Purpose and Examples Interactions of Earth's Spheres: Purpose and Examples			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Earth's Internal Layers: Crust, Mantle & Core Earth's Internal Layers: Crust, Mantle & Core			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - How Scientists Study Earth's Interior Structure How Scientists Study Earth's Interior Structure			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - What is the Exosphere? - Definition, Facts & Temperature What is the Exosphere? - Definition, Facts & Temperature			Video Take Quiz

Ch 5. Plate Tectonics: Tutoring Solution

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	Lesson 1 - What is Pangaea? - Theory & Definition What is Pangaea? - Theory & Definition			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Plate Tectonics: A Unified Theory for Change of the Earth's Surface Plate Tectonics: A Unified Theory for Change of the Earth's Surface			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Alfred Wegener's Theory of Continental Drift Alfred Wegener's Theory of Continental Drift			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Evidence for the Mechanism of Continental Drift Evidence for the Mechanism of Continental Drift			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Major Plates of the Lithosphere: Earth's Tectonic Plates Major Plates of the Lithosphere: Earth's Tectonic Plates			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Causes of Tectonic Plate Movement Causes of Tectonic Plate Movement			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Plate Boundaries: Convergent, Divergent, and Transform Boundaries Plate Boundaries: Convergent, Divergent, and Transform Boundaries			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Ocean Drilling as Evidence for Plate Tectonics Ocean Drilling as Evidence for Plate Tectonics			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - Paleomagnetism and Hot Spots: Evidence for Plate Tectonics Paleomagnetism and Hot Spots: Evidence for Plate Tectonics			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - Sea Floor Spreading and Polar Reversal Sea Floor Spreading and Polar Reversal			Video Take Quiz

Ch 6. Minerals and Rocks: Tutoring Solution

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	Lesson 1 - Optical Properties of Minerals: Luster, Light Transmission, Color & Streak Optical Properties of Minerals: Luster, Light Transmission, Color & Streak			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Crystal Shape of Minerals: Forms and Types Crystal Shape of Minerals: Forms and Types			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Mineral Strength: Tenacity, Hardness, Cleavage & Fracture Mineral Strength: Tenacity, Hardness, Cleavage & Fracture			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Mineral Density & Specific Gravity: Definition and Properties Mineral Density & Specific Gravity: Definition and Properties			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Silicate Minerals: Chemical Classifications & Examples Silicate Minerals: Chemical Classifications & Examples			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Non-silicate Minerals: Chemical Classifications & Examples Non-silicate Minerals: Chemical Classifications & Examples			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Rocks and Minerals: Definitions and Differences Rocks and Minerals: Definitions and Differences			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Rock Cycle: Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic Rocks Rock Cycle: Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic Rocks			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - Types of Rocks: The Three Major Rock Groups Types of Rocks: The Three Major Rock Groups			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - What Is Pyrite (Fool's Gold)? - Properties, Definition & Facts What Is Pyrite (Fool's Gold)? - Properties, Definition & Facts			Video Take Quiz

Ch 7. Igneous Rocks: Tutoring Solution

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	Lesson 1 - Magma: Definition & Formation Magma: Definition & Formation			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Volcanic vs Plutonic Igneous Rocks: Definition and Differences Volcanic vs Plutonic Igneous Rocks: Definition and Differences			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Bowen's Reaction Series: Crystallization Process & Magmatic Differentiation Bowen's Reaction Series: Crystallization Process & Magmatic Differentiation			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Classification of Igneous Rocks: Textures and Composition Classification of Igneous Rocks: Textures and Composition			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Locating Igneous Rocks: The Relationship Between Igneous Rocks & Tectonic Plates Locating Igneous Rocks: The Relationship Between Igneous Rocks & Tectonic Plates			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Gabbro: Uses & Facts Gabbro: Uses & Facts			Video Take Quiz

Ch 8. Volcanoes: Tutoring Solution

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	Lesson 1 - What is a Volcano? - Definition & Eruptions What is a Volcano? - Definition & Eruptions			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Types of Volcanoes: Shield, Cinder Cones & Composite Cones Types of Volcanoes: Shield, Cinder Cones & Composite Cones			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Volcanic Eruption: Gases Released & Their Effects Volcanic Eruption: Gases Released & Their Effects			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - The Flow of Pyroclastic Materials The Flow of Pyroclastic Materials			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Volcanic Landforms: Types & Formation Volcanic Landforms: Types & Formation			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Lava Flow, Pyroclastic Flow, Pyroclastic Surge & Tephra: Preventing Volcanic Hazards Lava Flow, Pyroclastic Flow, Pyroclastic Surge & Tephra: Preventing Volcanic Hazards			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Volcanic Hazards & Prevention: Landslides, Lahars & Tsunamis Volcanic Hazards & Prevention: Landslides, Lahars & Tsunamis			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Composite Volcano: Definition, Facts & Examples Composite Volcano: Definition, Facts & Examples			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - Pumice: Definition, Uses & Facts Pumice: Definition, Uses & Facts			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - What is a Landslide? - Definition, Causes & Facts What is a Landslide? - Definition, Causes & Facts			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 11 - Stratovolcano: Definition, Formation & Facts Stratovolcano: Definition, Formation & Facts			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 12 - Volcanic Deposits: Definition & Explanation Volcanic Deposits: Definition & Explanation			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 13 - What Are Volcanoes? - Eruption, Types & Facts What Are Volcanoes? - Eruption, Types & Facts			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 14 - What is a Dormant Volcano? - Definition, Facts & Example What is a Dormant Volcano? - Definition, Facts & Example			Video Take Quiz

Ch 9. Weathering and Erosion: Tutoring Solution

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	Lesson 1 - Mechanical Weathering: Definition, Process, Types & Examples Mechanical Weathering: Definition, Process, Types & Examples			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - What is Chemical Weathering? - Definition, Process & Examples What is Chemical Weathering? - Definition, Process & Examples			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Factors that Affect the Rate of Weathering Factors that Affect the Rate of Weathering			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - What is Soil? - Definition, Structure & Types What is Soil? - Definition, Structure & Types			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - What is Soil Erosion? - Definition and Causes What is Soil Erosion? - Definition and Causes			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Soil Erosion: Effects & Prevention Soil Erosion: Effects & Prevention			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Mass Wasting: Definition, Types, Causes & Processes Mass Wasting: Definition, Types, Causes & Processes			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Major Triggers for Mass Wasting: Water, Slopes, Vegetation Removal & Earthquakes Major Triggers for Mass Wasting: Water, Slopes, Vegetation Removal & Earthquakes			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - Types of Wasting: Slump, Rockslide, Debris Flow & Earthflow Types of Wasting: Slump, Rockslide, Debris Flow & Earthflow			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - Frost Wedging: Definition & Example Frost Wedging: Definition & Example			Video Take Quiz

Ch 10. Sedimentary Rocks - A Deeper Look: Tutoring Solution

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	Lesson 1 - Sediment: Definition, Types & Features Sediment: Definition, Types & Features			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Detrital & Chemical Sedimentary Rocks: Definition & Differences Detrital & Chemical Sedimentary Rocks: Definition & Differences			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Lithification of Sediments: Definition & Processes Lithification of Sediments: Definition & Processes			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Determining the Origin of a Sedimentary Rock Determining the Origin of a Sedimentary Rock			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Chemical Sedimentary Rock: Definition & Examples Chemical Sedimentary Rock: Definition & Examples			Text Lesson Take Quiz

Ch 11. Metamorphic Rocks - A Deeper Look: Tutoring Solution

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	Lesson 1 - Metamorphism of Rocks: Definition, Process & Influencing Factors Metamorphism of Rocks: Definition, Process & Influencing Factors			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Classification of Metamorphic Rocks: Texture & Parent Classification of Metamorphic Rocks: Texture & Parent			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Contact Metamorphism Vs. Regional Metamorphism: Definition & Differences Contact Metamorphism Vs. Regional Metamorphism: Definition & Differences			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Foliated Rock: Definition & Examples Foliated Rock: Definition & Examples			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - What is Quartzite? - Properties, Uses & Facts What is Quartzite? - Properties, Uses & Facts			Video Take Quiz

Ch 12. Rock Deformation and Mountain Building: Tutoring Solution

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	Lesson 1 - Rock Deformation: Causes and Types Rock Deformation: Causes and Types			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Geological Folds: Definition, Causes & Types Geological Folds: Definition, Causes & Types			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Geological Faults: Definition, Causes & Types Geological Faults: Definition, Causes & Types			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - The Processes of Mountain Building The Processes of Mountain Building			Video Take Quiz

Ch 13. Water Balance: Tutoring Solution

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	Lesson 1 - The Water Cycle: Precipitation, Condensation, and Evaporation The Water Cycle: Precipitation, Condensation, and Evaporation			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - The Distribution of Water on Earth The Distribution of Water on Earth			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - What is Solar Power? - Uses, Advantages & Disadvantages What is Solar Power? - Uses, Advantages & Disadvantages			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - How Evaporation & Transpiration Contribute to the Hydrologic Cycle How Evaporation & Transpiration Contribute to the Hydrologic Cycle			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Runoff & Infiltration: Definition & Process Runoff & Infiltration: Definition & Process			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Accumulation in the Water Cycle: Definition & Purpose Accumulation in the Water Cycle: Definition & Purpose			Video Take Quiz

Ch 14. Running Water: Tutoring Solution

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	Lesson 1 - Drainage Basins: Definition & Characteristics Drainage Basins: Definition & Characteristics			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Laminar & Turbulent Streamflows Laminar & Turbulent Streamflows			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Effect of Erosion and Deposition on Landforms Effect of Erosion and Deposition on Landforms			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - How a Landform Diagram Describes the Geological Progression of a Landscape How a Landform Diagram Describes the Geological Progression of a Landscape			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - The Formation of Stream Valleys The Formation of Stream Valleys			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Base Level of a Stream: Definition & Effect on Erosion Base Level of a Stream: Definition & Effect on Erosion			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Bedrock Channels: Formation & Process Bedrock Channels: Formation & Process			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Alluvial Channels: Definition & Types Alluvial Channels: Definition & Types			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - African Rift Valley: Formation & Overview African Rift Valley: Formation & Overview			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - The Hydrologic Cycle: Definition, Process & Diagram The Hydrologic Cycle: Definition, Process & Diagram			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 11 - Yellow River: Facts, Location & History Yellow River: Facts, Location & History			Video Take Quiz

Ch 15. Ground Water: Tutoring Solution

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	Lesson 1 - Groundwater System: Definition & Geological Role Groundwater System: Definition & Geological Role			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Factors that Influence Groundwater Movement Factors that Influence Groundwater Movement			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Springs: Definition, Formation & Types Springs: Definition, Formation & Types			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Wells: Definition & Types Wells: Definition & Types			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Environmental Problems Associated With Groundwater Environmental Problems Associated With Groundwater			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Caverns & Sinkholes: Definition, Formation & Effects Caverns & Sinkholes: Definition, Formation & Effects			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Stalactite: Definition & Formation Stalactite: Definition & Formation			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - What is a Hot Spring? - Definition & Explanation What is a Hot Spring? - Definition & Explanation			Video Take Quiz

Ch 16. Glaciers: Tutoring Solution

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	Lesson 1 - What Are Glaciers? - Definition, Types & Processes What Are Glaciers? - Definition, Types & Processes			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Glacier Movement: Definition & Process Glacier Movement: Definition & Process			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - The Effect of Accumulation & Wastage on Glacier Formation The Effect of Accumulation & Wastage on Glacier Formation			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Glacial Erosion: Definition, Processes & Features Glacial Erosion: Definition, Processes & Features			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Glacial Deposition: Definition & Results Glacial Deposition: Definition & Results			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - The Effect of Ice Age Glaciers: Formation of Pluvial Lakes The Effect of Ice Age Glaciers: Formation of Pluvial Lakes			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Causes of Glaciation Causes of Glaciation			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - What is a Drumlin? - Definition & Formation What is a Drumlin? - Definition & Formation			Text Lesson Take Quiz

Ch 17. Oceans: Tutoring Solution

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	Lesson 1 - Active & Passive Continental Margins Active & Passive Continental Margins			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Ocean Basins: Definition, Formation, Features & Types Ocean Basins: Definition, Formation, Features & Types			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Oceanic Ridge System: Formation & Distribution Oceanic Ridge System: Formation & Distribution			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Properties of Ocean Water Properties of Ocean Water			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Types of Marine Organisms Types of Marine Organisms			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Ocean Circulation: Patterns & Effect on Climate Ocean Circulation: Patterns & Effect on Climate			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Characteristics of Shorelines & Beaches Characteristics of Shorelines & Beaches			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Waves: Types, Features & Effect on Erosion Waves: Types, Features & Effect on Erosion			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - Contributing Factors of Longshore Transport: Beach Drift & Longshore Current Contributing Factors of Longshore Transport: Beach Drift & Longshore Current			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - What Are Tides? - Causes & Effects What Are Tides? - Causes & Effects			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 11 - Abyssal Zone: Definition & Examples Abyssal Zone: Definition & Examples			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 12 - Deep Ocean Trench: Definition & Examples Deep Ocean Trench: Definition & Examples			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 13 - Gills: Definition & Anatomy Gills: Definition & Anatomy			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 14 - Ocean Plants: Types & Facts Ocean Plants: Types & Facts			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 15 - Carcinology: Definition & History Carcinology: Definition & History			Text Lesson Take Quiz

Ch 18. Coastal Hazards: Tutoring Solution

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	Lesson 1 - What Is a Hurricane? - Definition and Formation What Is a Hurricane? - Definition and Formation			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Hurricanes: Categories and Effects Hurricanes: Categories and Effects			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - The Causes & Effects of a Tsunami The Causes & Effects of a Tsunami			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - The Effects of Coastal Erosion on Shoreline Features The Effects of Coastal Erosion on Shoreline Features			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - The Effects of Deposition on Shoreline Features The Effects of Deposition on Shoreline Features			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Using Hard Stabilization on Shorelines Using Hard Stabilization on Shorelines			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Alternatives to Hard Stabilization: Beach Nourishment & Relocation Alternatives to Hard Stabilization: Beach Nourishment & Relocation			Video Take Quiz

Ch 19. The Atmosphere: Tutoring Solution

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	Lesson 1 - Major Components of the Atmosphere Major Components of the Atmosphere			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - The Structure of the Atmosphere The Structure of the Atmosphere			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - What is Solar Radiation? - Definition & Effects What is Solar Radiation? - Definition & Effects			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Temperature, Clouds, Wind & Humidity on the Atmospheric Cycle Temperature, Clouds, Wind & Humidity on the Atmospheric Cycle			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Mechanisms of Heat Transfer: Conduction, Convection & Radiation Mechanisms of Heat Transfer: Conduction, Convection & Radiation			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - What is Humidity? - Definition, Measurements & Effects What is Humidity? - Definition, Measurements & Effects			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - What is Cloud Formation? - Definition, Types & Process What is Cloud Formation? - Definition, Types & Process			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Air Lift: Definition & Processes Air Lift: Definition & Processes			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - What is Precipitation? - Definition, Types & Formation What is Precipitation? - Definition, Types & Formation			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - Climate Classifications & Their Global Distribution Climate Classifications & Their Global Distribution			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 11 - Natural Factors That Determine a Region's Climate Natural Factors That Determine a Region's Climate			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 12 - Global Warming: Atmospheric Causes and Effect on Climate Global Warming: Atmospheric Causes and Effect on Climate			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 13 - The Ozone Layer: Importance and the Harmful Effects of Thinning The Ozone Layer: Importance and the Harmful Effects of Thinning			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 14 - Greenhouse Gases and the Enhanced Greenhouse Effect Greenhouse Gases and the Enhanced Greenhouse Effect			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 15 - What Is Air Pollution? - Definition, Sources & Types What Is Air Pollution? - Definition, Sources & Types			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 16 - Tropopause: Definition & Characteristics Tropopause: Definition & Characteristics			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 17 - What is an Isobar? - Definition & Examples What is an Isobar? - Definition & Examples			Video Take Quiz

Ch 20. Weather and Storms: Tutoring Solution

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	Lesson 1 - Weather vs. Climate: Definition, Differences & Effects Weather vs. Climate: Definition, Differences & Effects			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Factors That Affect Wind: Pressure Gradient Forces, Coriolis Effect & Friction Factors That Affect Wind: Pressure Gradient Forces, Coriolis Effect & Friction			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Weather Variables: Air Pressure, Temperature & Density Weather Variables: Air Pressure, Temperature & Density			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - The General Circulation of the Atmosphere The General Circulation of the Atmosphere			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Types of Air Masses & Their Effect on Weather Types of Air Masses & Their Effect on Weather			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Understanding Weather Fronts: Types & Their Effect on Weather Understanding Weather Fronts: Types & Their Effect on Weather			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - What Are Tornadoes? - Definition, Causes & The Enhanced Fujita Scale What Are Tornadoes? - Definition, Causes & The Enhanced Fujita Scale			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - What Are Thunderstorms? - Definition, Types & Formation What Are Thunderstorms? - Definition, Types & Formation			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - What Are Cyclones? - Types, Causes & Effects What Are Cyclones? - Types, Causes & Effects			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - Hurricanes: Types, Formation, Causes & Effects Hurricanes: Types, Formation, Causes & Effects			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 11 - The Relationship Between El Nino & La Nina The Relationship Between El Nino & La Nina			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 12 - What Are Floods? - Causes, Types & Prevention What Are Floods? - Causes, Types & Prevention			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 13 - Cumulus Cloud: Definition, Facts & Types Cumulus Cloud: Definition, Facts & Types			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 14 - Sleet: Definition & Formation Sleet: Definition & Formation			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 15 - What are Clouds? - Types & Facts What are Clouds? - Types & Facts			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 16 - What is Hail? - Definition, Formation & Causes What is Hail? - Definition, Formation & Causes			Video Take Quiz

Ch 21. Earthquakes: Tutoring Solution

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	Lesson 1 - What is an Earthquake? - Definition and Components What is an Earthquake? - Definition and Components			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - The Causes of Earthquakes The Causes of Earthquakes			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Identifying and Understanding Earthquakes Using Seismic Activity Identifying and Understanding Earthquakes Using Seismic Activity			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Aftershocks & Foreshocks of an Earthquake Aftershocks & Foreshocks of an Earthquake			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Using the Richter Scale to Measure Earthquakes Using the Richter Scale to Measure Earthquakes			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Destruction Caused by Earthquakes Destruction Caused by Earthquakes			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Elastic Rebound: Definition & Theory Elastic Rebound: Definition & Theory			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Earthquake Waves: Types & Concept Earthquake Waves: Types & Concept			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - P-Waves: Definition & Velocity P-Waves: Definition & Velocity			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - S-Waves: Definition & Examples S-Waves: Definition & Examples			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 11 - San Andreas Fault: Location, Facts & Earthquakes San Andreas Fault: Location, Facts & Earthquakes			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 12 - Seismic Shadow Zone: Definition & Overview Seismic Shadow Zone: Definition & Overview			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 13 - What is a Seismograph? - Definition, History & Facts What is a Seismograph? - Definition, History & Facts			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 14 - What is an Earthquake? - Definition & Explanation What is an Earthquake? - Definition & Explanation			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 15 - What is the Epicenter of an Earthquake? - Definition & Location What is the Epicenter of an Earthquake? - Definition & Location			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 16 - Accretionary Wedge: Definition & Formation Accretionary Wedge: Definition & Formation			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 17 - African Tectonic Plate: Facts & Movement African Tectonic Plate: Facts & Movement			Video Take Quiz

Ch 22. Earth History: Tutoring Solution

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	Lesson 1 - Origins of the Universe: The Big Bang and Expanding & Contracting Universes Origins of the Universe: The Big Bang and Expanding & Contracting Universes			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Evidence for the Big Bang Theory: Background Radiation, Red-Shift and Expansion Evidence for the Big Bang Theory: Background Radiation, Red-Shift and Expansion			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Galaxy Formation: Spiral, Elliptical & Irregular Galaxies Galaxy Formation: Spiral, Elliptical & Irregular Galaxies			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Formation of the Earth: Theories Formation of the Earth: Theories			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Formation of the Moon: Theories Formation of the Moon: Theories			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Structure of the Sun Structure of the Sun			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Stages of the Sun's Life Cycle Stages of the Sun's Life Cycle			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - The History of Life on Earth: Timeline and Characteristics of Major Eras The History of Life on Earth: Timeline and Characteristics of Major Eras			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - Ice Age: Definition, History & Timeline Ice Age: Definition, History & Timeline			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - The Cambrian Explosion: Definition & Timeline The Cambrian Explosion: Definition & Timeline			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 11 - The Precambrian Period: Events & Facts The Precambrian Period: Events & Facts			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 12 - Theropod Dinosaurs: Definition & Types Theropod Dinosaurs: Definition & Types			Text Lesson Take Quiz

Ch 23. Energy Resources: Tutoring Solution

			Course Progress	Best Score
	Lesson 1 - What is Energy? - Definition and Significance in Nature What is Energy? - Definition and Significance in Nature			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - First Law of Thermodynamics: Law of Conservation of Energy First Law of Thermodynamics: Law of Conservation of Energy			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Second Law of Thermodynamics: Entropy and Systems Second Law of Thermodynamics: Entropy and Systems			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Resources and Reserves: Definitions & Examples Resources and Reserves: Definitions & Examples			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Renewable & Non-Renewable Resources: Definition & Differences Renewable & Non-Renewable Resources: Definition & Differences			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - What Are Fossil Fuels? - Definition, Advantages & Disadvantages What Are Fossil Fuels? - Definition, Advantages & Disadvantages			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - What is Chemical Energy? - Definition & Examples What is Chemical Energy? - Definition & Examples			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - What is Radiant Energy? - Definition & Examples What is Radiant Energy? - Definition & Examples			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - What is Thermal Energy? - Definition & Examples What is Thermal Energy? - Definition & Examples			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - Wind as a Renewable Energy Resource: Advantages & Disadvantages Wind as a Renewable Energy Resource: Advantages & Disadvantages			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 11 - What is Nuclear Energy? - Definition & Examples What is Nuclear Energy? - Definition & Examples			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 12 - Hydroelectric Energy: Definition, Uses, Advantages & Disadvantages Hydroelectric Energy: Definition, Uses, Advantages & Disadvantages			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 13 - Tidal Energy: Advantages and Disadvantages Tidal Energy: Advantages and Disadvantages			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 14 - What is Alternative Energy? - Definition & Sources What is Alternative Energy? - Definition & Sources			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 15 - What is Wind Energy? What is Wind Energy?			Video Take Quiz

Course Practice Test

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Learning Objectives

Become familiar with science vocabulary, the scientific method and the periodic table.
Discuss the geologic time scale and methods of dating.
Describe the properties of matter.
Learn about Earth's spheres and its internal structure.
Explain the causes of tectonic plate movement.
Describe the properties of minerals and rocks.
Identify the types of volcanoes.
Discuss different types of weathering and erosion.
Learn the causes of rock deformation, geologic folds and geologic faults.
Become familiar with the water cycle.
Understand the causes and effects of various coastal hazards.
Identify the major components of the atmosphere.
Differentiate between weather and climate.
Explore theories for the origin of the universe.
Compare renewable and nonrenewable energy resources.

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