The Sierra Nevada Mountains may seem unaffected by wind and rain. Yet if the mountains could talk, they would tell you that these forces and others are slowly breaking them down.
Write a response to the poem "Sierra" on page 191 of your textbook. Begin by researching weathering. Here are some questions to guide you:
How do rocks change over time?
What is weathering?
Why does weathering occur?
How does weathering affect mountains?
How did the poem help you to understand the process of weathering?
Are you ready? Begin by visiting the Web sites listed in Step 2. Look for the answers to the questions above, and write down what you learn in the note-taking boxes.
You may use search engines to research other Web sites. Or research weathering in the library. When you are ready, follow Steps 3 and 4 to write your response.
Step 2. Research
Research answers for the questions you were asked in Step 1. Visit these Web sites. Take notes about them on this page, too!
Toolbox Tip: Click here to find out how to use search engines to find information.
