Episode number 2 of Series “Arid Landforms”.
Gives examples of Australian landforms resulting from weathering and erosion in arid regions. Illustrates examples of weathering and erosion responsible for producing the features seen in Ayers Rock. Shows three types of residuals found in arid Central Australia, kinds of weathering responsible for the formation of Ayers Rock and emphasises geological time periods. Also notes in detail the caves, grooves and guttering, and the under-cut base caused by running water. Suitable for upper secondary level.
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ACMI Identifier
000957
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Australia, Central
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Ayers Rock (N.T.) → Uluru
Childrens Films → Children 12+
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Erosion
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Formations (Geology)
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Geological time
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Geology - Australasia
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Geology, Structural
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Landforms
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Weathering
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Formations (Geology)
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Geological time
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Geology - Australasia
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Geology, Structural
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Weathering
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)