Description What parts of the environment are affected by erosion? Where do sinkholes most typically form? Questions such as these are answered in this thrilling look at natural processes that shape and reshape earth's geography. Readers will discover how erosion and sinkholes affect plants, animals, and the human population through well-researched main text, which touches on common earth science curriculum topics. Informational fact boxes provide extra insight into this interesting subject, and exciting design elements include accessible diagrams and full-color photographs of the aftermath of these dangerous parts of the natural world.