Use the links below to review and assess your learning.
Start with the "Important Terms and Concepts" to ensure you know the
terminology related to the topic of the chapter and concepts discussed.
Move on to the "Review Questions" to answer critical thinking
questions about concepts and processes discussed in the chapter. Finally,
test your overall understanding by taking the
"Self-assessment quiz".
"Running
Water I: Rivers, Erosion and Deposition" (Annenberg/CPB:)
Earth Revealed "Rivers are the most common land feature on Earth and play a vital
role in the sculpting of land. This program shows landscapes formed by
rivers, the various types of rivers, the basic parts of a river, and how
characteristics of rivers — their slope, channel, and discharge —
erode and build the surrounding terrain. Aspects of flooding are also
discussed."
Go to the
Earth Revealed site and scroll to "Running
Water I: Rivers, Erosion and Deposition". One-time, free
registration may be required to view film.
"Running Water II: Landform Evolution"
(Annenberg/CPB) Earth Revealed
"The Colorado River is a powerful geologic agent — powerful enough
to have carved the Grand Canyon. This program focuses on how such carving
takes place over time, looking at erosion and deposition processes as they
relate to river characteristics and type of rock. The evolution of rivers
is covered, along with efforts to prevent harmful consequences to humans."
Go to the
Earth Revealed site and scroll to "Running Water II: Landform Evolution". One-time, free
registration may be required to view film.
"Work
of Rivers" (National Archives/Google) 1935 video by the Department
of Interior. Interesting from a historical perspective on geomorphic
theory (eg. Davisian theory) at the time.
Three Gorges" In this July 8, 2002 segment of All Things Considered NPR's Rob Gifford reports from the Yangtze River in central China as the Three Goreges Dam was nearing completion. (Real Media)
