Earth Science provides a comprehensive introduction to the foundational principles of Earth science. The course covers a wide range of topics including the study of rocks, plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, and various geological processes. Students will also explore significant local geological events such as the ice age floods and basalt lava flows of Eastern Washington. Additional focus areas include weathering and erosion, the water cycle, river systems, and weather patterns.
HSA 37: Earth Science
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