Earth Science

Composition of the Earth

The Earth is a complex planet that is made up of a variety of different materials. Scientists have been studying the composition of the Earth...

Rocks

Rocks are a naturally occurring solid materials that are made up of minerals or mineraloids. They are an important part of the Earth’s crust and...

Minerals

Minerals are naturally occurring, inorganic substances that are solid at room temperature and have a specific chemical composition and crystal structure. They are the building...

Plate Tectonics

Plate tectonics is the scientific theory that explains the movement of the Earth’s lithosphere (the rigid outer layer that includes the crust and uppermost mantle)...

Erosion

Erosion is the process by which the surface of the Earth is worn away by natural forces such as wind, water, and ice. It is...

Soil Science

Soil Science is the study of soil as a natural resource, including its physical, chemical, and biological properties, and its role in supporting life on...

Mountains

Mountains are towering landforms that rise above the surrounding landscape. They are formed by tectonic activity, erosion, and other geological processes. Mountains have played an...

Volcanoes

Volcanoes are geological formations that are formed when magma, ash, and gas are ejected from the Earth’s crust. They are found in many parts of...

Earthquakes

Earthquakes are one of the most powerful and destructive natural phenomena on Earth. They are caused by the sudden release of energy from the Earth’s...

Atmosphere

The atmosphere is the layer of gases that surrounds the Earth and is held in place by gravity. It plays an important role in regulating...