How Water Shapes the Earth: Weathering and Erosion Explained

Crash Course Kids

This energetic science video explores the dynamic processes of weathering and erosion, breaking down how the Earth's surface is constantly changing despite appearing static from space. Hosted by Sabrina Cruz, the video distinguishes between the "mess-making" process of weathering (breaking rocks down) and the "cleaning up" process of erosion (moving those rocks away). It introduces key scientific vocabulary including landforms, geosphere, hydrosphere, mechanical weathering, and chemical weathering.